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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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 known for 'James Bond,' 'Walking Tall' roles, dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, a Hollywood veteran who first rose to ... did not cite a cause. A Texas native and army veteran, Baker infused a real-life sense of southern toughness into his roles.
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Joe Don Baker, tough guy actor in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Joe Don Baker was born in Groesbeck, Texas, not far from Waco, on Feb. 12, 1936. He was raised by an aunt after his mother died. Mr. Baker recalled spending many happy hours during his childhood ...
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Award-Winning “James Bond” Actor Joe Don Baker Dead At 89
The family of Actor Joe Don Baker announced the actor's passing. on May 7, 2025 at age 89. They did not release a cause of ...
'Walking Tall' actor Joe Don Baker dies
But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...
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Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall ... Baker was born on Feb. 12, 1936, growing up in Groesbeck, Texas, where his prowess in high school football and basketball netted ...