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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 ...
Joe Don Baker, actor who wielded a big stick in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
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, 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, 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 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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Why did Joe Don Baker leave Walking tall? Buford Pusser friendship explored as actor passes away
The Walking Tall films, which were influenced by the life of Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser, profoundly impacted the 1970s film industry and American pop culture.
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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’ star Joe Don Baker dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, ...
'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 ...
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Joe Don Baker, star of Walking Tall and supporting actor in some James Bond films, dies at 89
In 'GoldenEye' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' Joe Don Baker portrayed Jake Wade, a CIA member who aids agent 007. The actor Joe ...
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Joe Don Baker, Sheriff in `Walking Tall' Movie, Dies at 89
Funeral services will be held next week in Mission Hills for Joe Don Baker, the Southern California-based actor who acted in ...
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 ...