Joseph Kearns
Acting
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.
Known for
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tvDennis the Menace
1959
George Wilson
movieAnatomy of a Murder
1959
Lloyd Burke
tvThe Donna Reed Show
1958
George Wilson
movieThe Gift of Love
1958
Mr. Rynicker
movieThe Girl Most Likely
1958
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
tvPerry Mason
1957
Mr. Langley
movieStorm Center
1956
Mr. Morrisey
movieOur Miss Brooks
1956
Mr. Stone
tvGunsmoke
1955
Mr. Papp / Dobie / Botkin
tvDecember Bride
1954
Indian Guide / Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
tvThe Danny Thomas Show
1953
Mr. Shipley
tvGeneral Electric Theater
1953
Waterman / Bank Teller #2
tvThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952
Jack / Mr. Dunkle
tvI Love Lucy
1951
Doctor / Theatre Manager
tvSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
Pembrook
movieAlice in Wonderland
1951
Doorknob (voice)
movieHard, Fast and Beautiful!
1951
J.R. Carpenter
tvThe Jack Benny Program
1950
Mr. Kearns
tvThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
Mr. Welbert / Mr. Tavelman
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Roger / Eddie
movieLet's Join Joanie
1950
Anatole(uncredited)
movieJerks of All Trades
1949
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
movieThe Hucksters
1947
Radio Voice (uncredited)