Joe Don Baker RIP

[Rye Miles #13621]

Joe Don Baker of Walking tall passes at 89 yrs old. He died on May 7 I guess I missed this.

 

https://www.wgem.com/2025/05/15/actor-joe-don-baker-known-roles-james-bond-movies-dies-89/

[Cypress Sun]

 

I just saw heard this on the news.

 

Although he played many tough guy roles, and some not so tough guys, I'll always remember him for his portrayal of Sheriff Buford Pusser in Walking Tall. For me, Walking Tall is one of those movies that I'll watch in it's entirety if I see it's playing on tv.

 

Thanks for all of the excitement and entertainment over all of the years.

 

RIP Mr. Baker

[watab kid]

thank you sir for reminding me of that - its how i will remember him as well , most memorable role in my mind as well 

[Blackwater 53393]

All around entertainer!!

 

He could portray bluster or calm and calculating with equal ease and grace.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

Played a bad guy in one Bond film and a good guy in two others.