James Bond actor who was in three 007 films – Living Daylights, Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies – is dead at 89

Hollywood film actor Joe Don Baker died at the age of 89 on 7 May, confirmed his family.

The star played two different roles in three separately James Bond Movies that play both a good and a bad guy.

The actor was The Living Daylights in 1987, 1995’s Goldeneye and 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies.

“While we say goodbye to Joe Don, we hold on to the memories and the love he shared with us,” started the explanation of his family.

‘Although he may no longer be in our body, his mind will always remain, a leading light in the lives he has touched.

‘Rest in peace, Joe Don. You will be very missed, but never forgot, ‘read his death advertisement.

Baker, born on February 12, 1936 in Groesbeck, Texas, played football for North Texas State College and served in the army for two years after his graduation in 1959.

After the army he moved to New York City to study in the studio of the famous actor.

Baker played in three different Bond films.

He was the Schurk Brad Whitaker in 1987’s The Living Daylights, with the leading role Timothy Dalton in the titular role.

He then switched to the side of Good Guys and played CIA agent Jack Wade in both 1995 Goldeneye.

Subsequently, 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, who played Pierce Brosnan as the iconic spy.

Baker is one of only three actors who depict both a bond fellow and a villain.

He got his start on Broadway in 1963’s Marathon ’33 and 1964’s Blues for Mister Charlie.

Baker then moved to Los Angeles and launched a TV and film career, which appeared in Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible and the Streets of San Francisco, among others.

Early film roles are cool Hand Luke.

Despite his three federal roles, his most recognizable role is that of the Sheriff in 1973’s Walking Tall.

Are death message Focused on his career.

‘It is with Heavy Hearts that we announce the death of Joe Don, a well -known member of the Performing Arts Community, who left us on 5/7/2025 at the age of 89.

‘Born on February 12, 1936, Joe Don was a beacon of kindness and generosity. His intellectual curiosity made him a glory reader, who inspired a great love for nature and animals, especially cats. Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, so that an indelible stamp had left on everyone who was happy enough to know him.

‘Joe Don spent his early years in Groesbeck, Texas, where he went to the High School of De Groesbeck and excelled in football and basketball. His athletic skills led him to get a scholarship at the North Texas State College, where he became a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Brotherhood and graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor in Business Administration. In 1994 he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from his university, now renamed University of North Texas. ‘

After a period of two years of service in the US Army, Joe Don moved to New York City, where he studied at the studio of the actor who became a member of life.

‘During this time he gained valuable acting experience that occurred in the lively NY theater scene. He eventually moved to Los Angeles, where his acting career gradually started. Starting with small television parts, he eventually moved to important acting roles as a leading man and later in life as a character actor. During his long career, until his retirement in 2012, he performed in 57 films, starring in “Walking Tall”, “Mitchell” and more. Moreover, he landed co-starring rolls and supporting parts in other mayor projects, including “Charlie Varrick” and three “Bond” films.

“His film actor -Subjunctions include winning the Robert Altman Award for his role on” Mud “and Nominations for the” George Wallace “for the mini series.

“He performed in countless television productions, including a leading role in the popular” Eischied “series and an excellent version about the highly praised British television production of” Edge of Darkness “, which earned him a best actor of the British Academy of Television.

‘The 11 -year marriage of Joe Don did not produce offspring. He is survived by relationships in his native Groesbeck, who will cherish his memory forever. He is mourning by a small but very dense circle of friends who will miss him forever. ‘

A funeral service in honor of Joe Don’s life will be held on May 20, 2025, in Utter McKinley Mortuary, Mission Hills, California at 10:00 am.

“Friends and family are invited to collect and share memories and to celebrate the extraordinary life he led,” said the Obit.