The strapping Texan appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, delivering his most memorable performance as the crime-busting ...

Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as a crusading Tennessee sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall,” died on May 7, his family ...

Joe Don Baker’s passing highlights the dangers of lung cancer Read about his Hollywood journey and what everyone should know ...

Joe Don Baker is perhaps remembered best for his 1970s action roles, but the late actor's career saw him play a bevy of ...

Award-winning acclaimed actor Joe Don Baker, of Walking Tall and three James Bond films, breathed his last on May 7, 2025, as ...

But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...

Baker, a former Texas football player who served two years in the U.S. Army before making his television debut, died on May 7 ...

Joe Don Baker, Actor Known for “GoldenEye” and “Cape Fear”, Dies at 89 GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered brief pause ...

Veteran Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89. The actor, best known for his roles in “Walking Tall” and ...

Baker first appeared in Bond in the 1987 movie 'The Living Daylights' as he portrayed the crazed arms dealer antagonist Brad Whitaker. He returned to the iconic spy series in 1995 ...

Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker, who was best known for his work in the 1973 film Walking Tall, passed away on May 7 at the age ...

An independent release from Bing Crosby Productions, Walking Tall was distributed by Cinerama Releasing Corp. and became a ...