Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 12, 1907
Died
Feb 17, 1962
Place of Birth
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Credits
30 titles
Joseph Kearns
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.
Known For
Filmography
Angel
Dennis the Menace
George Wilson
Anatomy of a Murder
Lloyd Burke
The Donna Reed Show
George Wilson
Peter Gunn
The Gift of Love
Mr. Rynicker
The Girl Most Likely
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
How to Marry a Millionaire
The Court of Last Resort
The Real McCoys
Perry Mason
Mr. Langley
Storm Center
Mr. Morrisey
Our Miss Brooks
Mr. Stone
Gunsmoke
Mr. Papp
Professional Father
December Bride
The Danny Thomas Show
Mr. Shipley
General Electric Theater
Waterman
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Jack
I Love Lucy
Doctor
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Pembrook
Alice in Wonderland
Doorknob (voice)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
J.R. Carpenter
Fresh Laid Plans
The Jack Benny Program
Mr. Kearns
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Welbert
Lux Video Theatre
Roger
Let's Join Joanie
Anatole(uncredited)
Jerks of All Trades
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
The Hucksters
Radio Voice (uncredited)