Remembering Joe Don Baker: The Tough Texan Actor Who Captivated Audiences in ‘Walking Tall’ and the Bond Franchise
Los Angeles, California — Joe Don Baker, the storied Texan actor recognized for his roles in classic films such as “Walking Tall” and his appearances in three entries of the James Bond franchise, has died at 89. He succumbed to lung cancer on May 7, 2025, at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles. Baker, born on February 12, 1936, in Groesbeck, Texas, carved out a place in Hollywood as an iconic tough-guy figure. His …