Baker, whose acting career lasted nearly five decades, "was a beacon of kindness and generosity," his obituary reads Joe Don Baker, a Hollywood actor whose career spanned nearly five decades on the ...

Joe Don Baker, who portrayed McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser in the movie "Walking Tall" visits Nashville on Aug. 23, 1974 Joe Don Baker, a Hollywood veteran who first rose to fame as ...

Joe Don Baker, known for his breakout role in Walking Tall and appearances in three James Bond films, died on May 7, 2025. He was 89. His family confirmed the news but did not disclose the cause or ...

Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as a crusading Tennessee sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall,” died on May 7, his family announced. He was 89. Baker, who also had roles in three films from the ...

Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking Tall,” has died, his family announced online. The Texas-born tough guy died ...