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Susan Backlinie

Acting Born Sep 1, 1946 Died May 11, 2024 Miami, Florida, USA 11 credits
11
Total Credits
1975–2009
35 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Susan Backlinie works in acting. Born September 1, 1946 in Miami, Florida, USA. Died May 11, 2024. Archytele tracks 11 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

The Fall Guy

as Tammy
Film

The Great Muppet Caper

as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
Film

1941

as Polar Bear Woman

Quark

as Guard #1
Film

Day of the Animals

as Mandy Young
Film

Two-Minute Warning

as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
Film

Jaws

as Chrissie

Frequent co-stars

Windsor Davies 17 shared titles
Bill Maynard 15 shared titles
Geoffrey Hughes 12 shared titles
Tony Selby 12 shared titles
Joan Sims 6 shared titles
John Barrett 4 shared titles
George Sewell 4 shared titles
Kenneth Williams 4 shared titles
Patsy Rowlands 4 shared titles
Kenneth Connor 4 shared titles

Career timeline

The Shark Is Still Working
The Making of 'Jaws'
The Fall GuyThe Great Muppet Caper
1941
QuarkDay of the Animals
Two-Minute WarningA Stranger in My Forest
JawsThe Grizzly and the Treasure

Full Filmography

11 titles
  • The Shark Is Still Working (2009) as Self
  • The Making of 'Jaws' (1995) as Self
  • The Fall Guy (1981) as Tammy
  • The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer
  • 1941 (1979) as Polar Bear Woman
  • Quark (1977) as Guard #1
  • Day of the Animals (1977) as Mandy Young
  • Two-Minute Warning (1976) as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd
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  • A Stranger in My Forest (1976) as Susie
  • Jaws (1975) as Chrissie
  • The Grizzly and the Treasure (1975) as Eve

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Susan Backlinie best known for?

Susan Backlinie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fall Guy (1981), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), 1941 (1979), Quark (1977).

When and where was Susan Backlinie born?

Susan Backlinie was born on September 1, 1946 in Miami, Florida, USA. They passed away on May 11, 2024.

How many credits does Susan Backlinie have?

Susan Backlinie has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2009.

What is Susan Backlinie's background in cinema and television?

Susan Jane Backlinie (September 1, 1946 - May 11, 2024) was an American former actress and stuntwoman. She is known for her role as Chrissie Watkins, the first shark victim in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster Jaws (1975).

Susan Backlinie by the numbers

11credits
9films
2TV series
1975–2009active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Jaws (1975) as Chrissie — aged about 28
  • The Fall Guy (1981) as Tammy — aged about 34
  • The Great Muppet Caper (1981) as Charkie's Water Ballet Performer — aged about 34
  • Quark (1977) as Guard #1 — aged about 30
  • Two-Minute Warning (1976) as Pretty Blonde Woman in Crowd — aged about 29
  • 1941 (1979) as Polar Bear Woman — aged about 32

Full filmography (11) Born on September 1 In memoriam 2024

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