But his biggest claim to fame was as the former professional wrestler turned lawman Buford Pusser in 1973's "Walking Tall." ...

Veteran actor Joe Don Baker recognized for his strong screen presence and wide range of tough-guy roles, has passed away at ...

On the celebrated character actor, who walked tall through Westerns, crime pictures, and spy flicks for 60 years.

Actor Joe Don Baker, who is known for his 'tough guy' characters and established himself as an action star with supporting ...

Joe Don Baker ... Texan charm, Baker’s career spanned almost five decades. He became a household name with his unforgettable portrayal of Sheriff Buford Pusser in ‘Walking Tall’ (1973 ...

Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking ...

An independent release from Bing Crosby Productions, Walking Tall was distributed by Cinerama Releasing Corp. and became a ...

Actors Gene Hackman, Val Kilmer, Joe Don Baker, George Wendt ... playing the real-life moonshine-busting Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser in the surprise hit "Walking Tall." A string of memorable ...