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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, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
The Texan also was memorable in 'Junior Bonner' and 'Charley Varrick' and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad ...
Actor known for roles in ‘Walking Tall’ and ‘James Bond’ dies at 89
Veteran Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89. The actor, best known for his roles in “Walking Tall” and ...
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 ...
Joe Don Baker Dies: ‘Walking Tall’ Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89
Joe Don Baker died May 7 at 89. He played Sheriff Buford Pusser in 1973's 'Walking Tall,' toplined NBC's 'Eischied' and ...
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'Walking Tall' Actor Joe Don Baker Dead at 89
Prolific movie actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89 ... TMZ has learned. The legendary actor, who appeared in a wide ...
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 ...
Legendary ‘Walking Tall’ actor dies at 89
He also starred in "Cape Fear,” “Charlie Varrick,” “Mitchell,” “Fletch,” “The Dukes of Hazard,” and three James Bond films — ...
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." ...
Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall” and appearances in three Bond films endeared him to legions of fans, ...