Obituary of Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker

Joe Baker (born February 12th, 1936 in Groesbeck, Texas) was a Film Actor who was best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the American action film "Walking Tall". Joe died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of issues related to his age. He was 89 years old.

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Joe Don Baker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Baker, Joe
Common Name: Joe Don Baker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Groesbeck, Texas, United States
Birth Date: February 12, 1936
Age: 89
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

Joe's Family Tree

Birth Name: Joe Don Baker
Father: Doyle Charles Baker
Mother: Edna Baker (née McDonald)
Spouse/Partner:

Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres (25 December 1969-divorced 1980)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on February 12th Born in 1936 Born in Texas

Quotable Quotes:

"Made it, Ma! Top of the world!"

"[on working with Sam Peckinpah in Junior Bonner (1972)] I didn't care for Peckinpah at all. He was one of those little guys who tries to bully big guys and he almost got his ass whipped for trying to do it to me. Every time I was going to throttle Peckinpah, Steve McQueen would come over and calm me down like a brother would." (IMDB)

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

"You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave.win or lose."

"Joe Baker was an amazing person and there is no way that he could have died in a tragic way. Joe was loved and is missed by everyone. (V)"

"Joe Baker will always be remembered for his love for his family, unwavering kindness towards others, and his many accomplishments throughout his life. (V)"

Is Mr. Joe Baker still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.