Joe Don Baker is a prolific character actor who appears in the classics of the seventies, such as the three films of Bonner, who walked tall and teenager and James Bond, who was 89 years old.
The actor's death on May 7 was revealed in the legalcy.com itu prose (by Hollywood Reporter) Come from his "small but very close circle of friends, they will always miss him." No cause of death was provided.
The Texas-born baker was a college athlete and then joined the U.S. Army, before he moved to New York and studied in the actors’ studio. Baker's career began with parts for movies and TV (including Cool hand Luke) Before playing a supporting role in the West in 1972 with Steve McQueen Bona.
The following year, Baker appeared on the other side of the law in his most notable role: Buford Pusser, who changed his name as a real-life wrestler. Walk high There is also a sadistic mob killer who brings Walter Matthau into New Neuer Charley Varrick.
For the next decade, often playing the tenacious lawyer or villain, Baker appeared in the 1984 film nature1985 fletchand 1988 criminal law.
Baker also appears in three James Bond movies in particular, although on both sides of the law are two different characters: after Timothy Dalton's evil weapons dealer Brad Whitaker The living sunlight In 1987, the actor returned to Universe 007 in 1995. Goldeneye and 1997 Never die tomorrow As Jack Wade, CIA assistant to Pierce Brosnan.
The actor will later continue to appear in films such as Martin Scorsese's 1991 remake Cloak fear,,,,, Congo,,,,, Mars Attack!,,,,, Joe Dirt,,,,, Reality bite (The father who plays the role of Winona Ryder) and Duke Hazard. Baker's last big screen character was in the 2012 movie mudwhere he plays the father of the titular role of Matthew McConaughey. His legacy sued notes that Baker retired from a performance that follows the role.
"Just as we say goodbye to Joe Don, we stick to the memories and love he shared with us," his friend wrote. "Although he may no longer be with us, his spirit will remain forever, a guiding light in his touching life. Rest, Joe Don. You will be missed deeply but never forgotten."