The Texan also was memorable in 'Junior Bonner' and 'Charley Varrick' and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad ...

Joe Don Baker, the actor best known for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89. His career spanned nearly 50 years.

Joe Don Baker, a Hollywood veteran who first rose to fame as tough-talking Sheriff Buford Pusser in "Walking Tall," has died, his family announced. He was 89. The announcement of his May 7 death ...

Joe Don Baker, an imposing character actor who left his mark on action films, westerns and James Bond adventures, has died at 89. An obituary for the actor reveals he died on May 7 and is survived by ...

Hollywood has lost one of their own. 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 Pusser in the 1973 action/thriller ...

In 'GoldenEye' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' Joe Don Baker portrayed Jake Wade, a CIA member who aids agent 007. The actor Joe Don Baker has passed away at the age of 89, as announced by his family. His ...

Joe Don Baker, the actor known for starring in "Walking Tall" and three James Bond movies, has died. He was 89. Baker died on May 7, according to an obituary shared by his family on Tuesday.

GROESBECK, Texas (KWKT) – Actor Joe ... that Baker’s acting career gained momentum, according to the obituary, with small television parts leading to starring roles. Baker, who performed in 57 movies, ...