Joe Don Baker is perhaps remembered best for his 1970s action roles, but the late actor's career saw him play a bevy of fascinating characters.

Joe Don Baker, who appeared in three James Bond movies and films like The Natural and Cape Fear, died at 89 on Wednesday, May 7 Baker's family announced his death in an obituary published on ...

Joe Don Baker, the actor best known for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89. His career spanned nearly 50 years.

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.

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.

Joe Don Baker, who appeared in two James Bond films and was a prolific Hollywood actor, has died at the age of 89 ...

Joe Don Baker, the actor best known for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89. His career spanned nearly 50 years.

Joe Don Baker, the actor best known for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie 'Walking Tall,' dies at 89. His career spanned nearly 50 years.