On the celebrated character actor, who walked tall through Westerns, crime pictures, and spy flicks for 60 years.

But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...

Veteran actor Joe Don Baker recognized for his strong screen presence and wide range of tough-guy roles, has passed away at ...

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

An independent release from Bing Crosby Productions, Walking Tall was distributed by Cinerama Releasing Corp. and became a ...

Joe Don Baker’s passing highlights the dangers of lung cancer Read about his Hollywood journey and what everyone should know ...

Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker, who was best known for his work in the 1973 film Walking Tall, passed away on May 7 at the age ...

Baker, a former Texas football player who served two years in the U.S. Army before making his television debut, died on May 7 ...

Veteran Hollywood actor Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89. The actor, best known for his roles in “Walking Tall” and ...

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

Joe Don Baker, the actor known for James Bond films, has died at 89. Baker, a Texas native, had a career spanning more than four decades in American cinema and television.

The strapping Texan appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, delivering his most memorable performance as the crime-busting ...