"Jaws" opened in theaters back on June 20, 1975 and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Where are the stars of the film now?
Roy Scheider (Chief Brody)
The popular ’70s star was Oscar-nominated for 1971’s “The French Connection” and the 1979 musical, “All That Jazz.” Sadly, he passed away from cancer in 2008 – but not before delivering the best ad lib in film history: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”
Robert Shaw (Captain Quint)
The acclaimed actor had a distinguished career before “Jaws.” A two-fisted drinker, he died of a heart attack at 51 in 1978. “He was a perfect gentleman whenever he was sober … one drink and he turned into a son of a bitch,” Roy once said of his co-star.
Richard Dreyfuss (Hooper)
The hippie-like oceanographer went on to nab an Oscar for the 1977 rom-com, “The Goodbye Girl,” but derailed his career with drugs. He rebounded and has since had dozens of film roles, plus a new TBS sitcom, “Your Family or Mine.”
Susan Backlinie (Unfortunate Swimmer)
The shark’s first meal, Chrissie Watkins, was a stuntwoman who convinced Steven Spielberg to use her as an actress. She’s now settled as a California accountant, but only after spending 10 years sailing the world!
