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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 Pusser in the 1973 action/thriller “Walking Tall.” Baker first rose to fame in the 1972 western flick “Junior Bonner,” playing Curly, the younger brother of Steve McQueen’s character Junior Bonner, a middle-aged rodeo rider.

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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 to play a wide range of roles.

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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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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.

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Joe Don Baker, supporting Bond character and star of 'Walking Tall,' has died

WASHINGTON — Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as the rugged Sheriff Buford Pusser in the box office hit "Walking Tall," has died at the age of 89, his family announced. In an obituary posted ...

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'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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