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Joe Don Baker

Bio: Joe Don Baker (born February 12, 1936) is an American film actor, perhaps best known for his roles as a Mafia hitman in Charley Varrick, real-life Tennessee sheriff Buford Pusser in Walking Tall, James Bond villain Brad Whitaker in The Living Daylights, and CIA agent Jack Wade in the James Bond films GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies.
Born: Wed, Feb 12 1936
Birthplace: Groesbeck, Texas, USA
Joe Don Baker is 88 years old
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Poster of Mud
Mud
Joe Don Baker was 77 in Mud as 'King'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2013
Poster of Strange Wilderness
Strange Wilderness
Joe Don Baker was 71 in Strange Wilderness as 'Bill Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
Joe Don Baker was 70 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard
Joe Don Baker was 69 in The Dukes of Hazzard as 'Governor Jim Applewhite'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2005
Poster of Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Joe Don Baker was 68 in Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 2004
Poster of The Commission
The Commission
Joe Don Baker was 67 in The Commission as 'Rep. Hale Boggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2003
Poster of Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
Joe Don Baker was 66 in Best Ever Bond as 'Jack Wade (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of Joe Dirt
Joe Dirt
Joe Don Baker was 65 in Joe Dirt as 'Don, Brandy's Dad (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2001
Poster of Vegas, City of Dreams
Vegas, City of Dreams
Joe Don Baker was 65 in Vegas, City of Dreams as 'Dylan Garrett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 2001
Poster of Inside 'The Living Daylights'
Inside 'The Living Daylights'
Joe Don Baker was 64 in Inside 'The Living Daylights' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2000
Poster of Inside The Living Daylights
Inside The Living Daylights
Joe Don Baker was 64 in Inside The Living Daylights as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2000
Poster of Poodle Springs
Poodle Springs
Joe Don Baker was 62 in Poodle Springs as 'P.J. Parker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1998
Poster of Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies
Joe Don Baker was 61 in Tomorrow Never Dies as 'Jack Wade'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of George Wallace
George Wallace
Joe Don Baker was 61 in George Wallace as 'Big Jim Folsom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1997
Poster of To Dance with Olivia
To Dance with Olivia
Joe Don Baker was 61 in To Dance with Olivia as 'Horace'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1997
Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Joe Don Baker was 60 in Mars Attacks! as 'Glenn Norris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of The Siege at Ruby Ridge
The Siege at Ruby Ridge
Joe Don Baker was 60 in The Siege at Ruby Ridge as 'Gerry Spence'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of GoldenEye
GoldenEye
Joe Don Baker was 59 in GoldenEye as 'Jack Wade'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1995
Poster of The Grass Harp
The Grass Harp
Joe Don Baker was 59 in The Grass Harp as 'Sheriff Junius Candle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Congo
Congo
Joe Don Baker was 59 in Congo as 'R.B. Travis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1995
Poster of Panther
Panther
Joe Don Baker was 59 in Panther as 'Brimmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of The Underneath
The Underneath
Joe Don Baker was 59 in The Underneath as 'Clay Hinkle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1995
Poster of Felony
Felony
Joe Don Baker was 58 in Felony as 'Donovan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1994
Poster of Ring of Steel
Ring of Steel
Joe Don Baker was 58 in Ring of Steel as 'Man in Black'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1994
Poster of Reality Bites
Reality Bites
Joe Don Baker was 58 in Reality Bites as 'Tom Pierce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Complex of Fear
Complex of Fear
Joe Don Baker was 56 in Complex of Fear as 'Det. Frank Farrel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1993
Poster of The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman
Joe Don Baker was 56 in The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Olaf Andersen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1992
Poster of Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn
Joe Don Baker was 56 in Citizen Cohn as 'Sen. Joseph McCarthy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1992
Poster of Cape Fear
Cape Fear
Joe Don Baker was 55 in Cape Fear as 'Claude Kersek'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1991
Poster of The Children
The Children
Joe Don Baker was 54 in The Children as 'Cliffe Wheater'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1990
Poster of Criminal Law
Criminal Law
Joe Don Baker was 53 in Criminal Law as 'Detective Mesel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of Defrosting the Fridge
Defrosting the Fridge
Joe Don Baker was 53 in Defrosting the Fridge as 'Hunter McCall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of Leonard Part 6
Leonard Part 6
Joe Don Baker was 51 in Leonard Part 6 as 'Snyderburn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1987
Poster of The Killing Time
The Killing Time
Joe Don Baker was 51 in The Killing Time as 'Carl Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of The Living Daylights
The Living Daylights
Joe Don Baker was 51 in The Living Daylights as 'Brad Whitaker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1987
Poster of Abduction
Abduction
Joe Don Baker was 51 in Abduction as 'Sheriff Onstad'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1987
Poster of Getting Even
Getting Even
Joe Don Baker was 50 in Getting Even as 'King R. Kenderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1986
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
Joe Don Baker was 49 in Fletch as 'Chief Jerry Karlin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of Final Justice
Final Justice
Joe Don Baker was 48 in Final Justice as 'Geronimo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1984
Poster of The Natural
The Natural
Joe Don Baker was 48 in The Natural as 'The Whammer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1984
Poster of Joysticks
Joysticks
Joe Don Baker was 47 in Joysticks as 'Joseph Rutter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1983
Poster of Wacko
Wacko
Joe Don Baker was 46 in Wacko as 'Dick Harbinger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Power
Power
Joe Don Baker was 43 in Power as 'Tommy Vanda'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 1980
Poster of To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop
Joe Don Baker was 42 in To Kill a Cop as 'Chief Earl M. Eischied'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of The Pack
The Pack
Joe Don Baker was 41 in The Pack as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1977
Poster of Speedtrap
Speedtrap
Joe Don Baker was 41 in Speedtrap as 'Pete Novick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1977
Poster of The Shadow of Chikara
The Shadow of Chikara
Joe Don Baker was 41 in The Shadow of Chikara as 'Wishbone Cutter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1977
Poster of Checkered Flag or Crash
Checkered Flag or Crash
Joe Don Baker was 41 in Checkered Flag or Crash as 'Walkaway Madden'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1977
Poster of Mitchell
Mitchell
Joe Don Baker was 39 in Mitchell as 'Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Framed
Framed
Joe Don Baker was 39 in Framed as 'Ron Lewis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1975
Poster of Golden Needles
Golden Needles
Joe Don Baker was 38 in Golden Needles as 'Dan Mason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1974
Poster of The Outfit
The Outfit
Joe Don Baker was 37 in The Outfit as 'Cody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1973
Poster of Charley Varrick
Charley Varrick
Joe Don Baker was 37 in Charley Varrick as 'Molly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1973
Poster of Walking Tall
Walking Tall
Joe Don Baker was 37 in Walking Tall as 'Buford Pusser'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1973
Poster of That Certain Summer
That Certain Summer
Joe Don Baker was 36 in That Certain Summer as 'Phil Bonner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1972
Poster of Junior Bonner
Junior Bonner
Joe Don Baker was 36 in Junior Bonner as 'Curly Bonner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972
Poster of The Valachi Papers
The Valachi Papers
Joe Don Baker was 35 in The Valachi Papers as 'Irish member of Valachi gang (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1972
Poster of Welcome Home, Soldier Boys
Welcome Home, Soldier Boys
Joe Don Baker was 35 in Welcome Home, Soldier Boys as 'Danny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1971
Poster of Mongo's Back in Town
Mongo's Back in Town
Joe Don Baker was 35 in Mongo's Back in Town as 'Mongo Nash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1971
Poster of Wild Rovers
Wild Rovers
Joe Don Baker was 35 in Wild Rovers as 'Paul Buckman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1971
Poster of Adam at Six A.M.
Adam at Six A.M.
Joe Don Baker was 34 in Adam at Six A.M. as 'Harvey Gavin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1970
Poster of Guns of the Magnificent Seven
Guns of the Magnificent Seven
Joe Don Baker was 33 in Guns of the Magnificent Seven as 'Slater'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 14 1969
Poster of Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
Joe Don Baker was 31 in Cool Hand Luke as 'Fixer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Joe Don Baker was 63+ in Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke as 'Buck Duke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 1999
Poster of Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
Joe Don Baker was 49+ in Edge of Darkness as 'Darius Jedburgh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1985
Poster of Eischied
Eischied
Joe Don Baker was 43+ in Eischied as 'Earl Eischied'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1979
Poster of To Kill a Cop
To Kill a Cop
Joe Don Baker was 42+ in To Kill a Cop as 'Chief Earl Eischied'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Joe Don Baker was 32+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Joe Don Baker was 32+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
Joe Don Baker was 32+ in The Outsider as 'Billy Joe Corey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1968
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Joe Don Baker was 31+ in The High Chaparral as 'Yuma'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Joe Don Baker was 31+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Joe Don Baker was 31+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Joe Don Baker was 30+ in Mission: Impossible
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Joe Don Baker was 30+ in Felony Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Joe Don Baker was 29+ in The F.B.I. as 'Alex Drake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
Joe Don Baker was 29+ in Honey West as 'Rocky Hansen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Joe Don Baker was 29+ in The Big Valley as 'Tom Lightfoot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Joe Don Baker was 23+ in Bonanza as 'Luke Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Joe Don Baker was 19+ in Gunsmoke as 'Woody Stoner, Tom Butler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955