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.

The Texan also was memorable in 'Junior Bonner' and 'Charley Varrick' and as two different characters — one good guy, one bad ...

Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him." Courtesy Everett Collection Baker was born on Feb.

Joe Don Baker, the actor known for starring in "Walking ... Born on Feb. 12, 1936, Baker spent his early years in Groesbeck, Texas, and attended North Texas State College. After graduating with ...

Joe Don Baker was born in Groesbeck, Texas, not far from Waco, on Feb. 12, 1936. He was raised by an aunt after his mother died. Mr. Baker recalled spending many happy hours during his childhood ...

Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie "Walking Tall," has died, his family announced online. The Texas-born tough guy ...

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. Born on February 12, 1936, Baker ...

“Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.” Baker grew up in Groesbeck, Tex ...

Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him." Baker was born on Feb. 12, 1936, and grew up in Texas. He graduated ...

The Texas-born tough guy died May 7 at age 89. No cause of death was given. Baker lived in Southern California when he died. "Joe Don was a beacon of kindness and generosity. ... Throughout his ...