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Joe Don Baker
Actor
Joe Don Baker (February 12, 1936 - May 7, 2025) was an American film actor, perhaps best known for his roles as a Mafia hitman in Charley Varrick, real-life Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser in Walking Tall, James Bond villain Brad Whitaker in The Living Daylights, and CIA agent Jack Wade in the James Bond films GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies.
Joe Don Baker filmography
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Common questions
Who is Joe Don Baker?+
Joe Don Baker was an American character actor from Texas known for his rugged presence in crime and action films spanning several decades.
What is Joe Don Baker known for?+
He is recognized for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in 'Walking Tall' and for his distinct work in James Bond movies including 'GoldenEye' and 'The Living Daylights'.
What kind of roles did Joe Don Baker play?+
He typically played tough, authoritative, or antagonistic figures in crime, action, and Western films, utilizing his distinct Texan drawl and imposing stature.
