Joe Don Baker as Ron Lewis in the 1975 movie “Framed.” Silver Screen. After joining the army, Baker moved to New York City and studied at the Actor’s Studio.

Joe Don Baker, who starred in "Walking Tall," "Cape Fear" and three James Bond movies, has died at the age of 89. The actor passed away on May 7.

Hollywood has lost one of their own. 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 Pusser in the 1973 action ...

Joe Don Baker, an imposing character actor who left his mark on action films, Westerns and James Bond adventures, has died at 89. An obituary for the actor reveals he died on May 7 and is survived ...

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Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall” and appearances in three Bond films endeared him to legions of fans, has died.. The character actor known for his versatility was 89 ...

Joe Don Baker, the prolific character actor who appeared in Seventies classics like Walking Tall and Junior Bonner and a trio of James Bond movies, has died at the age of 89.

L egendary actor Joe Don Baker might be best remembered for his action movie roles in the 1970s, but his six-decade career saw him play a wide variety of unique characters. The Texas-born ...

Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker, known for his larger-than-life film roles, has passed away at the age of 89. Baker, who notably played both a villain and an ally in three James Bond films, died on ...

Baker, a former Texas football player who served two years in the U.S. Army before making his television debut, died on May 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, according to a family announcement.