TMZ has learnt that Joe Don Baker, a prolific actor in the film industry, has away at the age of 89.
According to an obituary that was released by his family on Wednesday evening, the iconic actor, who had performed in a considerable number of films spanning many decades, passed away on May 7. Nobody was able to determine what caused his death.
After serving in the United States Army, the character actor relocated to New York City in order to pursue a career in acting. He was born and raised in Texas. It was in the 1960s that he made his debut in the film industry, and he went on to appear in more than fifty films.
Along with “Fletch,” “Walking Tall,” “Cape Fear,” “Final Justice,” “Joe Dirt,” “Congo,” and “Mars Attacks!”, he has also appeared in a few of James Bond films. His resume covers all of these films.
