He was Agent Jack Wade in the films series 007. American actor Joe Don Baker died on May 7 at the age of 89, reports the Hollywood reporter this Thursday.
The actor, a second recognizable knife in more than forty productions, as well as several television series, had distinguished itself against the Martin Scorsese camera for The living nerves and Tim Burton’s for Mars attacks!.
He was better known for his appearances in James Bond Films. First to play the Brad Whitaker weapon concessionaire in Kill is not playing by John Glen, and then goes on the other side and embodies a CIA agent in Goldeye AND Tomorrow never diesBoth signed Martin Campbell.
The official story of the James Bond Films franchise confirmed the information in a publication this afternoon. “We are really sad to learn Joe Don Baker’s death at the age of 89,” he said.
“A model of generosity”
“Joe Don was a model of goodness and generosity,” said his family in his death warning. “His intellectual curiosity made him a voracious reader, inspiring him a great love for nature and animals, especially cats,” he is still indicated.
From the beginning of his career, his great size (almost 1m90) and his angular face allowed him The Foars of the Seven Mercenaries By Paul Wendkos, or in Dark Thrillers with Kill Charley Varrick! Of the illustrious Don Siegel.
Joe Don Baker was also the head of the worship feature film Wild Justicewhere it embodies a former professional fighter who has become a sheriff to eradicate the corruption that raises his hometown.
His last appearance in the cinema dates back to the release of the film. MUD: On the shores of the Mississippi By Jeff Nichols, along with Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, in the official competition at the Cannes Festival 2012.
Source: BFM TV
