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Joe Don Baker, ‘Walking Tall’ Star and James Bond Regular, Dies at 89
His most famous role was that of wrestler-turned-sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 film “Walking Tall.” Baker appeared in scores of projects as a character actor, including three different ...
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Legendary ‘Walking Tall’ actor dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, best known for playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the hit movie “Walking Tall,” has died. He was 89. Baker died on May 7, according to the official obituary. No cause of ...
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Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
and wields clubs carved from oak trees to beat up vicious gamblers and moonshiners in Walking Tall (1973). “In those days in the early ’70s, I think a lot of people wanted to take a stick to ...
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I’m a 5’11” Shopping Writer, and I Found 6 Tall Woman-Approved Linen Pants at Amazon — All Under $50
Including slacks, drawstring, and palazzo styles Maggie Horton is a shopping writer for PEOPLE with a background ... The number of brands that offer tall sizes in stores is dwindling, so I took ...
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Spectacular scene as Mexican tall ship docks in NYC, giving sneak peek of blockbuster Sail4th celebration of America’s 250th
A Mexican navy tall ship carrying 277 crewmembers ceremonially ... “This will have a lasting legacy and open people’s eyes. This is what we were built on and founded on.” ...
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Joe Don Baker Dies: ‘Walking Tall’ Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89
Joe Don Baker, the actor who as the real-life Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 vigilante film Walking Tall carried a big stick to mete out his own Tennessee brand of justice, died May 7 ...
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Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall” and appearances in three Bond films endeared him to legions of fans, has died. The character actor known for his versatility was 89.
Times Square touts new statue of 12-foot-tall Black woman as 'stark contrast' to statues of White men
Times Square Arts installed a new statue of a 12-foot-tall Black woman in casual clothing, juxtaposing it against the ...
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I'm a 5'11” Shopping Writer Who Hates Wearing Pants — These 8 Maxi Dresses Will Get Me Through Summer
As such, I’ve become quite the expert at knowing which dress styles and brands can reliably deliver tall-friendly maxi lengths that accommodate my 5’11” frame — a process that’s been a ...
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Joe Don Baker, actor who wielded a big stick in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking Tall,” has died, his family announced online. The Texas-born tough ...
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‘James Bond’ and ‘Walking Tall’ actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89
The star was perhaps best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 action/thriller “Walking Tall.” Baker first rose to fame in the 1972 western flick “Junior Bonner ...
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How tall is Mark Carney? Inside our secret obsession with the heights of politicians — and what it says about us
At first, I ignored the questions about Mark Carney’s height. As a content strategist at the Star, I check Google Trends fairly often to see what Canadians are searching for. It’s like ...