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 ...

Joe Don Baker, a Hollywood veteran who first rose to ... did not cite a cause. A Texas native and army veteran, Baker infused a real-life sense of southern toughness into his roles.

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 ...

Joe Don Baker, the actor who as the real-life ... Born February 12, 1936, in Groesbeck, Texas, Baker played football for North Texas State College and, upon graduating in 1959, served a two ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...