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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 ...
Joe Don Baker, ‘Walking Tall’ Star and James Bond Regular, Dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, the character actor who starred in 'Walking Tall' and appeared in three James Bond films, died at 89.
Joe Don Baker, Actor Known for “GoldenEye” and “Cape Fear”, Dies at 89
Baker, whose acting career lasted nearly five decades, "was a beacon of kindness and generosity," his obituary reads ...
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Actor, Groesbeck native Joe Don Baker dies 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 ...
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Who was Joe Don Baker's wife? Family details explored as tribute pours in for star's death at 89
Texan actor and Walking Tall star Joe Don Baker passed away on May 7, 2025, as confirmed by his family members.
James Bond Star Dies at 89
Legendary character actor Joe Don Baker, who was known for playing tough guys—both the villainous kind and lawmen—in ...
'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 ...
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, ...
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, 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.
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Joe Don Baker, tough guy actor in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, a strapping Texan who found fame in ... of while fighting for the underprivileged.” According to an obituary published in the Hollywood Reporter, “Walking Tall” was made ...
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, ...