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Texas-born actor Joe Don Baker, who wielded a big stick in 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89
He also appeared in the Houston-shot 'Reality Bites' and he played in three James Bond films, 'GoldenEye,' 'Tomorrow Never ...
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
The Texan also was memorable in 'Junior Bonner' and 'Charley Varrick' and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad ...
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Actor, Groesbeck native Joe Don Baker dies at 89
Actor and Groesbeck native Joe Don Baker has passed away at age 89. Baker passed away on May 7, according to his obituary. He ...
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Joe Don Baker, ‘Walking Tall’ actor, dead at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as a crusading Tennessee sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall,” died on May 7, his family ...
Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
His performance as a crusading Southern sheriff made him a star after a decade under the radar in character parts. He went on ...
Remembering the Late Joe Don Baker, Dead at 89, Arguably the First American Bond Villain
Joe Don Baker, beloved character actor who populated classic films from “Walking Tall” to “Cape Fear” with his unique spin on ...
Joe Don Baker, Actor Known for “GoldenEye” and “Cape Fear”, Dies at 89
Baker, whose acting career lasted nearly five decades, "was a beacon of kindness and generosity," his obituary reads ...
‘Walking Tall’ star Joe Don Baker dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, ...
Joe Don Baker Dies: ‘Walking Tall’ Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89
Joe Don Baker died May 7 at 89. He played Sheriff Buford Pusser in 1973's 'Walking Tall,' toplined NBC's 'Eischied' and ...
'Walking Tall' and 'James Bond' actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89
Joe Don Baker, the actor known for starring in "Walking Tall," "Cape Fear" and three James Bond movies, has died at the age ...
Joe Don Baker, ‘Walking Tall’ Star and James Bond Regular, Dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, the character actor who starred in 'Walking Tall' and appeared in three James Bond films, died at 89.
‘James Bond’ and ‘Walking Tall’ actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker died at age 89 on May 7, per his obituary. The star was perhaps best known for his role as Sheriff Buford ...