Jaws

Susan Backlinie (1946–2024), first shark attack victim in Jaws

Susan Backlinie was an actress and stunt performer best known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the first person attacked by a shark in the 1975 blockbuster film, “Jaws.”

A Memorial Tribute to U.S. Veterans Who Died in 2021-2022

This Memorial Day, we set out to share the incredible true life stories of the American war vets who died in 2021 and 2022. This eight-minute tribute video is a very special mini-episode of Legacy's "Immortalized" series, honoring the brave men and women who served in World War II, the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Lee Fierro (1929–2020), actress who played Mrs. Kintner in “Jaws”

Lee Fierro was an actress best known for her role as grieving mother Mrs. Kintner in “Jaws” and its sequel, “Jaws: The Revenge.”

Joseph Mascolo (1929 - 2016), iconic Days of Our Lives star

Joseph Mascolo, an actor who was known best for portraying the villainous Stefano DiMera on the daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, according to Soap Opera Digest. Mascolo, who had Alzheimer’s disease, was 87.

Robert Shaw as Jaws' Quint: 8 Facts

For people who love the classic thriller Jaws as much as I do, it’s not just about the shark (although the shark is awesome). One of the greatest things about Jaws is the absolutely spot-on acting, especially by the film’s trio of leading men: as Police Chief Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as oceanographer Hooper and Robert Shaw as shark hunter Quint . The three play fantastically together and alone, each perfectly capturing his character’s essence: Brody’s worry and paranoia, Hooper’s cocky naiveté, Quint’s unhinged obsession.

Peter Benchley: Just When You Thought it Was Safe...

Later this month at the Cannes Film Festival, Steven Spielberg will present a restored version of his classic creature-feature, Jaws... and once again, it won't be safe to go back in the water.