Joseph Kearns
Acting • Born 1907-02-12 – Died 1962-02-17
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Sherrard Kearns (February 12, 1907 – February 17, 1962) was an American actor, who is best remembered for his role as George Wilson ("Mr. Wilson") in the CBS television series Dennis the Menace from 1959 until his death in 1962, and for providing the voice of the Doorknob in the 1951 animated Disney film Alice in Wonderland. Kearns suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on February 11, 1962, during the third season of Dennis the Menace. He was hospitalized but never regained consciousness and died five days after he had turned 55.
Filmography
35 credits
Fresh Laid Plans
Movie • 1951
Alice in Wonderland
Movie • 1951
Doorknob (voice)
Storm Center
Movie • 1956
Mr. Morrisey
The Girl Most Likely
Movie • 1958
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
Let's Join Joanie
Movie • 1950
Anatole(uncredited)
Jerks of All Trades
Movie • 1949
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
Anatomy of a Murder
Movie • 1959
Lloyd Burke
The Hucksters
Movie • 1947
Radio Voice (uncredited)
Our Miss Brooks
Movie • 1956
Mr. Stone
The Gift of Love
Movie • 1958
Mr. Rynicker
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
Movie • 1951
J.R. Carpenter
December Bride
TV • 1954
I Love Lucy
TV • 1951
Doctor
Gunsmoke
TV • 1955
Mr. Papp
Perry Mason
TV • 1957
Mr. Langley
General Electric Theater
TV • 1953
Waterman
Angel
TV • 1960
Dennis the Menace
TV • 1959
George Wilson
Peter Gunn
TV • 1958
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV • 1951
Pembrook
The Real McCoys
TV • 1957
The Court of Last Resort
TV • 1957
How to Marry a Millionaire
TV • 1957
Professional Father
TV • 1955
Lux Video Theatre
TV • 1950
Roger
December Bride
TV • 1954
Indian Guide
Gunsmoke
TV • 1955
Dobie
Gunsmoke
TV • 1955
Botkin
The Jack Benny Program
TV • 1950
Mr. Kearns
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
TV • 1952
Jack
Lux Video Theatre
TV • 1950
Eddie
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV • 1950
Mr. Welbert
December Bride
TV • 1954
Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
I Love Lucy
TV • 1951
Theatre Manager
The Donna Reed Show
TV • 1958
George Wilson