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Joe Don Baker was one of the first to teach me what screen acting was. As a kid, I was a “Mystery Science Theater 3000” obsessive, wearing out our VHS collection, buying the DVDs, taking near the ...
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.
Joe Don Baker, the actor best known for his portrayal of no-nonsense lawman Buford Pusser in the 1973 cult classic "Walking Tall", has died. He was 89. His family announced that the actor passed ...
Joe Don Baker died May 7 at 89. He played Sheriff Buford Pusser in 1973's 'Walking Tall,' toplined NBC's 'Eischied' and appeared in three James Bond films.
Wiseman: Like Joe said, this is could affect his relationship with the ghosts and also affect Sam’s relationship with them as well. In the finale, they were like, ‘Oh, I guess we should have ...
THE VALACHI PAPERS by Peter Maas. 285 pages. Putnam. $6.95. Joseph Michael Valachi looks a bit like a Damon Runyon gangster—the tough guy who really is all heart. Short (5 ft. 6 in.) and ...
Discover showtimes, read reviews, watch trailers, find streaming options, and see where to watch The Valachi Papers (1972). Explore cast details and learn more on Moviefone.
Nobody will listen. Nobody will believe. You know what I mean? This Cosa Nostra, it’s like a second government. It’s too big. —Joe Valachi AT the beginning of the decade, even J. Edgar ...
The Valachi Papers, which told the story of Mafia turncoat Joseph Valachi, is widely considered to be a seminal work, as it spawned an entire genre of books written by or about former Mafiosi.