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Joe Don Baker

Joe Don Baker - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 12, 1936
Age90
BirthplaceGroesbeck, Texas, United States
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Joe Don Baker's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForStarring in 'Walking Tall' (1973) and roles in 'Charley Varrick,' 'The Living Daylights,' and the James Bond film 'GoldenEye.'

Intro

Joe Don Baker is an American character actor known for his roles in action and crime films, particularly throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He gained prominence with his starring performance in 'Walking Tall' and has since appeared in numerous notable films and television shows.

Early Life & Background

Joe Don Baker was born and raised in Groesbeck, Texas. He attended the University of North Texas, where he became interested in acting. After college, he began taking acting roles on stage and gradually transitioned into film and television.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as Buford Pusser in 'Walking Tall' (1973)
  • Appeared in Martin Scorsese's 'Cape Fear' (1991)
  • Acted in three James Bond films ('The Living Daylights,' 'Licence to Kill,' and 'GoldenEye')
  • Featured in television series such as 'Edge of Darkness'

Trivia

  • Is a member of the Texas Film Hall of Fame
  • His character in 'Walking Tall' was based on the real-life sheriff Buford Pusser
  • Has been lampooned on 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', contributing to a cult following

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Joe Don Baker?

Joe Don Baker is 90 years old.

When was Joe Don Baker born?

Joe Don Baker was born the 12 February 1936.

Where is Joe Don Baker from?

Groesbeck, Texas, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About February 12th, 1936, in brief:

  • Day of the week: February 12th, 1936 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Don_Baker
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000832/