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