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

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. Robert Benton, filmmaker who overcame ...

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 ...

Joe Don Baker, the rugged actor who made a mark in Hollywood with his powerful performances, has passed away at the age of 89 due to lung cancer. Known for his tough-guy roles and unmistakable ...

The movie was a smash hit for Cinerama and made its lead actor, Joe Don Baker, an equally instant hit. Baker had been a mainstay supporting actor in film and television westerns, like "Bonanza ...

LOS ANGELES — 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.

This year’s edition may have just supplied another. Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ...

Jennifer Lawrence stirs Oscar talk in Cannes for ‘Die, My Love’ Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89 Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around ...

Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89 Endurance swimmer is attempting ...