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 (30 titles)
4.2ShowAngel
1960
6.6ShowDennis the Menace
George Wilson · 1959
7.8MovieAnatomy of a Murder
Lloyd Burke · 1959
6.5ShowThe Donna Reed Show
George Wilson · 1958
6.6ShowPeter Gunn
1958
7.3MovieThe Gift of Love
Mr. Rynicker · 1958
3.3MovieThe Girl Most Likely
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager · 1958
8.0ShowHow to Marry a Millionaire
1957
The Court of Last Resort
1957
5.9ShowThe Real McCoys
1957
7.7ShowPerry Mason
Mr. Langley · 1957
6.9MovieStorm Center
Mr. Morrisey · 1956
6.6MovieOur Miss Brooks
Mr. Stone · 1956
6.7ShowGunsmoke
Mr. Papp · 1955
Professional Father
1955
6.3ShowDecember Bride
1954
6.2ShowThe Danny Thomas Show
Mr. Shipley · 1953
6.8ShowGeneral Electric Theater
Waterman · 1953
6.2ShowThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Jack · 1952
10.0MovieFresh Laid Plans
1951
7.9ShowI Love Lucy
Doctor · 1951
7.2ShowSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
Pembrook · 1951
7.2MovieAlice in Wonderland
Doorknob (voice) · 1951
6.3MovieHard, Fast and Beautiful!
J.R. Carpenter · 1951
7.8ShowThe Jack Benny Program
Mr. Kearns · 1950
7.1ShowThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Welbert · 1950
Lux Video Theatre
Roger · 1950
MovieLet's Join Joanie
Anatole(uncredited) · 1950
6.8MovieJerks of All Trades
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa · 1949
7.1MovieThe Hucksters
Radio Voice (uncredited) · 1947