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Christine 'Chrissie' In 'Jaws' 'Memba Her?!

Christine 'Chrissie In'Jaws''Memba Her?!

By TMZ Staff

Published July 9, 2026 12:01 AM PDT

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American actress and stuntwoman Susan Backlinie was 27 years old when she rose to fame as the shark attack victim in the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster "Jaws."

Susan shared the big screen with Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, and Lorraine Gary.

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Before passing in 2024, Christine worked on films like "Day of the Animals," "1941," and "The Great Muppet Caper."

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