Joseph Kearns
Born
February 12, 1907
Died
February 17, 1962 (55 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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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.
Angel
(1 episode)
1960
Dennis the Menace
George Wilson · (108 episodes)
1959
Anatomy of a Murder
Lloyd Burke
1959
The Donna Reed Show
George Wilson · (1 episode)
1958
Peter Gunn
(1 episode)
1958
The Gift of Love
Mr. Rynicker
1958
The Girl Most Likely
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
1958
How to Marry a Millionaire
(52 episodes)
1957
The Court of Last Resort
(1 episode)
1957
The Real McCoys
(1 episode)
1957
Perry Mason
Mr. Langley · (1 episode)
1957
Storm Center
Mr. Morrisey
1956
Our Miss Brooks
Mr. Stone
1956
Gunsmoke
Mr. Papp · (1 episode)
1955
Gunsmoke
Dobie · (2 episodes)
1955
Gunsmoke
Botkin · (1 episode)
1955
Professional Father
(2 episodes)
1955
December Bride
(1 episode)
1954
December Bride
Indian Guide · (1 episode)
1954
December Bride
Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent · (1 episode)
1954
General Electric Theater
Waterman · (1 episode)
1953
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Jack · (1 episode)
1952
Fresh Laid Plans
1951
I Love Lucy
Doctor · (1 episode)
1951
I Love Lucy
Theatre Manager · (1 episode)
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Pembrook · (1 episode)
1951
Alice in Wonderland
Doorknob (voice)
1951
Hard, Fast and Beautiful
J.R. Carpenter
1951
The Jack Benny Program
Mr. Kearns · (1 episode)
1950
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Welbert · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Roger · (1 episode)
1950
Lux Video Theatre
Eddie · (1 episode)
1950
Let's Join Joanie
Anatole(uncredited)
1950
Jerks of All Trades
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
1949
The Hucksters
Radio Voice (uncredited)
1947