The film in question is Walking Tall, Kevin Bray’s remake of the 1973 action classic of the same name. In this version of Walking Tall, Johnson stars as a former Special Forces Sergeant who returns to ...

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.

Baker, who performed in 57 movies, is well known for his roles in “Walking Tall,” “Mitchell” and more.

May 15, 2025 5 min Actor Joe Don Baker, right, was best known for his role as a sheriff in the 1973 film “Walking Tall.” (Cinerama/Getty Images) By Emily Langer ...

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.