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Joe Don Baker, who rose to fame after his film "Walking Tall" became an overnight success in 1973, has died at 89.
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 ...
His performance as a crusading Southern sheriff made him a star after a decade under the radar in character parts. He went on ...
Prolific actor known for playing lawmen and villains also appeared in Junior Bonner, Charley Varrick, Mars Attacks!, and ...
He also starred in "Cape Fear,” “Charlie Varrick,” “Mitchell,” “Fletch,” “The Dukes of Hazard,” and three James Bond films — ...
Joe Don Baker died May 7 at 89. He played Sheriff Buford Pusser in 1973's 'Walking Tall,' toplined NBC's 'Eischied' and ...
Veteran Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89. The actor, best known for his roles in “Walking Tall” and ...
But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...
Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as a crusading Tennessee sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall,” died on May 7, his family ...
In 'GoldenEye' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' Joe Don Baker portrayed Jake Wade, a CIA member who aids agent 007. The actor Joe ...
The strapping Texan appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, delivering his most memorable performance as the crime-busting ...