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

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, the character actor who starred in 'Walking Tall' and appeared in three James Bond films, died at 89.

Actor Joe Don Baker, who is known for his 'tough guy' characters and established himself as an action star with supporting ...

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

Joe Don Baker leaves behind him a lasting legacy of screen roles on the big and small screen, including the cult film ...

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

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

Baker, who also made memorable appearances in several of the James Bond movies, was known for his broad frame and ability to ...

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

Actor Joe Don Baker – best known for his lead role in 1973 film Walking Tall and for starring in three different James Bond ...