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

Joe Don Baker, who rose to fame after his film "Walking Tall" became an overnight success in 1973, has died at 89.

Actor and Groesbeck native Joe Don Baker has passed away at age 89. Baker passed away on May 7, according to his obituary. He ...

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

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

Veteran actor Joe Don Baker recognized for his strong screen presence and wide range of tough-guy roles, has passed away at ...

Joe Don Baker, beloved character actor who populated classic films from “Walking Tall” to “Cape Fear” with his unique spin on ...

Joe Don Baker died May 7 at 89. He played Sheriff Buford Pusser in 1973's 'Walking Tall,' toplined NBC's 'Eischied' and ...

Baker, whose acting career lasted nearly five decades, "was a beacon of kindness and generosity," his obituary reads ...

Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, ...

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 ...

Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall” and appearances in three Bond films endeared him to legions of fans, ...