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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 ...
'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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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Joe Don Baker, actor who wielded a big stick in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking Tall,” has died, his family announced online. The Texas-born tough ...
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 ...
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Lookin’s Free: Joe Don Baker (1936-2025)
On the celebrated character actor, who walked tall through Westerns, crime pictures, and spy flicks for 60 years.
‘Walking Tall’ star Joe Don Baker dies at 89
GROESBECK, Texas ( KWKT) – Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, ...
‘Walking Tall’, ‘Goldeneye’ star Joe Don Baker dies at 89
GROESBECK, Texas ( KWKT) – Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, ...
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Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
Joe Don Baker was born on Feb. 12, 1936, in Groesbeck, Texas, a small town east of Waco. He was the only child of Doyle Charles Baker, who managed a gas station, and Edna (McDonald) Baker.
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Joe Don Baker, actor who wielded a big stick in 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89
The Texas-born tough guy died May 7 at age 89. No cause of death was given. Baker lived in Southern California when he died. "Joe Don was a beacon of kindness and generosity. ... Throughout his ...
The Hollywood Reporter5d
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Joe Don Baker, the broad-shouldered Texas tough guy who portrayed characters on both sides of the law, most notably Sheriff Buford Pusser in the unexpected box-office ...