‘Walking Tall’ Actor Joe Don Baker Dead at 89

Prolific film actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89 … TMZ has realized.

The legendary actor, who appeared in all kinds of movies throughout many years, died on May 7, in accordance with an obituary from his household Wednesday evening. His reason for demise was not disclosed.

The character actor grew up in Texas, and after serving within the U.S. Army, he moved to New York City to check performing. He first went into movies within the Nineteen Sixties … occurring to work in additional than 50 motion pictures.

His filmography consists of “Fletch,” “Walking Tall,” “Cape Fear,” “Final Justice,” “Joe Dirt,” “Congo,” “Mars Attacks!” and even a few James Bond flicks.

He was 89.