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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.
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‘Walking Tall’ star Joe Don Baker dies at 89
GROESBECK, Texas ( KWKT) – Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, which did not specify a cause of death.
Texas-born actor Joe Don Baker, who wielded a big stick in 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89
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Joan O’Brien, ‘Operation Petticoat’ and ‘It Happened at the World’s Fair’ Actress, Dies at 89
She started her career as a TV singer, then appeared in ‘The Comancheros’ and ‘It’s Only Money’ and on ‘The Dick Van Dyke ...
'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 of 89.
Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall” and appearances in three Bond films endeared him to legions of fans, ...
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 “GoldenEye” and “Cape Fear”, Dies at 89
Baker, whose acting career lasted nearly five decades, "was a beacon of kindness and generosity," his obituary readsJoe Don ...
‘James Bond’ and ‘Walking Tall’ actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89
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 ...
‘Walking Tall’ actor, known for James Bond roles, dead at 89: ‘A beacon of kindness and generosity’
Joe Don Baker, the Texas native who starred in “Walking Tall” and took part in the James Bond franchise, died May 7, his family announced. He was 89. No cause of death was provided.
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Joe Don Baker, supporting Bond character and star of 'Walking Tall,' has died
But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...
Well-known James Bond actor, star of ‘Walking Tall’ dies at 89
Joe Don Baker Circa 1980's. The Texas actor, known for his starring role in "Walking Tall" and appearing in several James ...