- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1907
- Place of Birth
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Died
- February 17, 1962
Joseph Kearns
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
tvAngel
1960
tvDennis the Menace
1959 · George Wilson
movieAnatomy of a Murder
1959 · Lloyd Burke
tvThe Donna Reed Show
1958 · George Wilson
tvPeter Gunn
1958
movieThe Gift of Love
1958 · Mr. Rynicker
movieThe Girl Most Likely
1958 · Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
tvHow to Marry a Millionaire
1957
The Court of Last Resort
tvThe Court of Last Resort
1957
tvThe Real McCoys
1957
tvPerry Mason
1957 · Mr. Langley
movieStorm Center
1956 · Mr. Morrisey
movieOur Miss Brooks
1956 · Mr. Stone
tvGunsmoke
1955 · Mr. Papp, Dobie, Botkin
Professional Father
tvProfessional Father
1955
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
movieFresh Laid Plans
1951
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
tvLux 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)