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Joe Don Baker, actor known for 'James Bond,' 'Walking Tall' roles, dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, who rose to fame after his film "Walking Tall" became an overnight success in 1973, has died at 89.
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 ...
Joe Don Baker, tough guy actor in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
The strapping Texan appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, delivering his most memorable performance as the crime-busting ...
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 ...
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Army Veteran and 'Walking Tall' Actor Joe Don Baker Dies at 89
Baker, a former Texas football player who served two years in the U.S. Army before making his television debut, died on May 7 ...
'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 of 89.
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 ...
'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." ...
Joe Don Baker, star of “Walking Tall” and the James Bond films “Tomorrow Never Dies” and “GoldenEye”, dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the unexpected 1973 box-office hit Walking Tall, ...
‘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, ...
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‘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 Pusser in the 1973 action/thriller “Walking Tall.” Baker first ...
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Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Joe Don Baker ... Pusser in the unexpected box-office hit Walking Tall, died May 7, his family announced. He was 89. Baker first attracted mainstream attention ...