Tuesday 21 June 2022 02:40 PM Jaws actress Susan Backlinie is spotted ahead of the 47th anniversary of the ... trends now
Her film debut is often regarded as one of the most iconic opening scenes in Hollywood history.
Then 28, actress Susan Backlinie left audiences gasping in terror when she was eaten alive by a great white shark in the first installment of Steven Spielberg's horror masterpiece, Jaws.
Now, 47 years since the release on June 20, 1975, DailyMail.com can reveal the retired actress is involved in choppy waters once again – this time with the law.
Retired actress Susan Backlinie Swindall was seen running errands near her home in Ventura County, California last week, days before the 47th anniversary of the release of blockbuster film Jaws
The former actress and stuntwoman is known for her role as Chrissie Watkins, the beachgoer who was torn to pieces by a great white shark in the 1975 Steven Spielberg classic
Backlinie, now 75, made her film debut at the age of 28, starring in the most iconic opening scenes in Hollywood history
Backlinie is due to appear in court this November, after being arrested in August 2020 and charged with battery, according to public records.
The 75-year-old, who is listed under her marital name of Susan Swindall, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A judicial review hearing is now scheduled for November 14 to assess her case.
The incident is not Backlinie's first run-in with local authorities.
Back in 2019, the former actress and stuntwoman was charged with a DUI after careening into another vehicle in her local neighborhood.
She appeared bleary-eyed and injured in her official mug shot, displaying what appeared to be a nasty wound at the top of her forehead.
Just days before the 47th anniversary of the iconic film's release, DailyMail.com found Backlinie running errands in her neighborhood and obtained exclusive photos.
Wearing a baggy hoodie, shorts, and sneakers and walking with a cane, she looked deep in thought while clutching a bag of groceries and a bottle of water.
Backlinie, pictured on set with Steven Spielberg, left audiences gasping in terror when she was eaten alive by a great white shark in the first installment of the film
The 1975 release of the classic thriller is regarded by many as a watershed moment in film history
In the years following her film debut, Backlinie has made appearances at fan conventions and revealed she submitted a nude photo of herself to casting directors for her audition for the role
Ironically, Backlinie
