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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Alice in Wonderland (1951) — Doorknob (voice)
2. Anatomy of a Murder (1959) — Lloyd Burke
3. I Love Lucy (1951) — Doctor
4. Perry Mason (1957) — Mr. Langley
5. Gunsmoke (1955) — Mr. Papp
6. Dennis the Menace (1959) — George Wilson
7. Peter Gunn (1958)
8. Storm Center (1956) — Mr. Morrisey
9. The Hucksters (1947) — Radio Voice (uncredited)
10. The Danny Thomas Show (1953) — Mr. Shipley
11. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950) — Mr. Welbert
12. The Donna Reed Show (1958) — George Wilson
13. The Jack Benny Program (1950) — Mr. Kearns
14. Hard, Fast and Beautiful! (1951) — J.R. Carpenter
15. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) — Jack
16. The Real McCoys (1957)
17. Our Miss Brooks (1956) — Mr. Stone
18. Jerks of All Trades (1949) — Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
19. The Gift of Love (1958) — Mr. Rynicker
20. Lux Video Theatre (1950) — Roger
21. The Girl Most Likely (1958) — Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
22. General Electric Theater (1953) — Waterman
23. Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) — Pembrook
24. December Bride (1954)
25. Angel (1960)
26. How to Marry a Millionaire (1957)
27. Fresh Laid Plans (1951)
28. The Court of Last Resort (1957)
29. Let's Join Joanie (1950) — Anatole(uncredited)
30. Professional Father (1955)