‘Walking Tall’ star Joe Don Baker dies at 89 McNairy County has an actual museum, where Pusser’s old home was located, and the curator gave News 2 a tour.

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 ...

He was 89 years old. Joe Don Baker as Sheriff Buford Pusser in "Walking Tall." (Cinerama) He was born in Groesbeck, Texas, less than an hour's drive from Waco, on Feb. 12, 1936.

Joe Don Baker, a strapping Texan who found fame in Hollywood as a quintessential tough guy, delivering his most memorable performance as the crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 film ...

Baker, who also had roles in three films from the James Bond franchise, was best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in “Walking Tall.”In the film, Baker carried an oversized, homemade ...

Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as a crusading Tennessee sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall,” died on May 7, his family announced. He was 89.

Actor Joe Don Baker, who starred as a crusading Tennessee sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall,” died on May 7, his family announced. He was 89.

Joe Don Baker: The "Walking Tall" actor died on May 7. He was 89. (CBS via Getty Images ) ByBob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk May 16, 2025 at 7:02 am EDT ...