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Susan Jane Backlinie (September 1, 1946 – May 11, 2024) was an American actress and stuntwoman. She was known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the first shark attack victim in the opening scene of Steven Spielberg 's 1975 film Jaws .
How Susan Backlinie, a Forest Hill High grad, talked Steven Spielberg into making her the shark's first victim in 'Jaws.' The stuntwoman has died at age 77.
Susan Backlinie, an actor known for playing the first victim in Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, has died aged 77. ... She also satirised her Jaws role in Spielberg’s 1979 film 1941, ...
Backlinie appeared in a handful of movies up until the early 1980s, most notably the Jim Henson-directed film “The Great Muppet Caper” (1981) and Spielberg’s “1941″ (1979).
1941 is a 1979 American war comedy film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. The film stars an ensemble cast including Dan Aykroyd , Ned Beatty , John Belushi , John Candy , Christopher Lee , Tim Matheson , Toshiro Mifune , Robert Stack , Nancy Allen , and Mickey Rourke in his film debut.
The animals for the film were trained by Monty Cox, veteran of such productions as Apocalypse Now and The Incredible Hulk, who partnered with cast member Susan Backlinie, [4] who also doubled for Lynda Day George in some scenes. [2] Leslie Nielsen later recalled being very impressed by the grizzly bear. [5]
Susan Backlinie, 77, American actress (Jaws, Day of the Animals, 1941), heart attack. [ 277 ] Joël Beaugendre , 74, French politician, member of the National Assembly (2002–2007).
Susan Backlinie, the 1st Victim in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jaws,’ Dead at 77. According to the California Highway Patrol, Priem, who worked as a grip and crew member of International Alliance of ...