Joe Don Baker, Rugged Character Actor From ‘Walking Tall’ and James Bond Films, Dead at 89

Prolific actor known for playing lawmen and villains also appeared in Junior Bonner, Charley Varrick, Mars Attacks!, and Reality Bites Joe Don Baker, the prolific character actor who appeared in Seventies classics like Walking Tall and Junior Bonner and a …

Joe Don Baker Dies: ‘Walking Tall’ Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89

Joe Don Baker, the actor who as the real-life Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 vigilante film Walking Tall carried a big stick to mete out his own Tennessee brand of justice, died May 7, his family has announced. He was 89. A cause of death was not …

Next James Bond 'shouldn't be a woman' says 007 star

One iconic Bond girl is shaken rather than stirred by the idea of a female James Bond. Die Another Day Bond girl Halle Berry is shaken rather than stirred by the idea of a female James Bond. Berry made her feelings known on the subject as she arrived at …

James Bond legend Joe Don Baker dies age 89 as family share statement

Legendary actor Joe Don Baker, who has appeared in a string of big-name movies, has died. The Hollywood star, who played two roles in the James Bond movie franchise, died at the age of 89. His family announced the tragic news in a statement. Joe died on …

James Bond actor who was 'guiding light' dies aged 89

The film world is mourning the loss of Joe Don Baker, a versatile actor known for his roles in major films, who has passed away at 89. Best remembered for his dual appearances in the James Bond series, the Hollywood star's family confirmed his passing …

James Bond star Joe Don Baker dies after playing two characters in films - including a villain

Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89, his family has announced. The actor died on May 7, as confirmed in a statement. He played two characters in the James Bond franchise, which is a rare achievement. In the 1987 flick The Living Daylights he appeared …

James Bond star who appeared in three iconic 007 films dies aged 89 as family pay tribute to ‘beacon of kindness’

A FAMOUS James Bond star who played two separate roles in the iconic franchise has died at the age of 89. Jon Don Baker was best known for playing a top CIA agent alongside Pierce Brosnan in two blockbuster Bond films. 1 Joe Don Baker has passed away at …

‘Walking Tall’ actor, known for James Bond roles, dead at 89: ‘A beacon of kindness and generosity’

Joe Don Baker, the Texas native who starred in “Walking Tall” and took part in the James Bond franchise, died May 7, his family announced. He was 89. No cause of death was provided. “As we say goodbye to Joe Don, we hold onto the memories and the love he …

Joe Don Baker, Walking Tall star and James Bond actor, dies at 89

Joe Don Baker, who led one of the greatest vigilante movies ever, Walking Tall, has passed away. Baker was 89. Joe Don Baker began his career in the 1960s, turning up in roles in Cool Hand Luke, Guns of the Magnificent Seven and Junior Bonner. But it was …

Here’s Why Halle Berry’s Honest Comments About Why A Woman Should Never Play James Bond Have Sparked Tons Of Praise