Joseph Kearns
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1907
- Died
- February 17, 1962 (aged 55)
- Birthplace
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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
TV · 1 ep
Anatomy of a Murder
Movie · as Lloyd Burke
Dennis the Menace
TV · as George Wilson · 108 eps
The Girl Most Likely
Movie · as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
The Gift of Love
Movie · as Mr. Rynicker
Peter Gunn
TV · 1 ep
The Donna Reed Show
TV · as George Wilson · 1 ep
Perry Mason
TV · as Mr. Langley · 1 ep
The Real McCoys
TV · 1 ep
The Court of Last Resort
TV · 1 ep
How to Marry a Millionaire
TV · 52 eps
Storm Center
Movie · as Mr. Morrisey
Our Miss Brooks
Movie · as Mr. Stone
Gunsmoke
TV · as Mr. Papp, Dobie, Botkin · 1 ep
Professional Father
TV · 2 eps
December Bride
TV · as Indian Guide, Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent · 1 ep
General Electric Theater
TV · as Waterman, Bank Teller #2 · 1 ep
The Danny Thomas Show
TV · as Mr. Shipley · 1 ep
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
TV · as Jack, Mr. Dunkle · 1 ep
Fresh Laid Plans
Movie
Alice in Wonderland
Movie · as Doorknob (voice)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
Movie · as J.R. Carpenter
I Love Lucy
TV · as Doctor, Theatre Manager · 1 ep
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV · as Pembrook · 1 ep
Let's Join Joanie
Movie · as Anatole(uncredited)
Lux Video Theatre
TV · as Roger, Eddie · 1 ep
The Jack Benny Program
TV · as Mr. Kearns · 1 ep
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV · as Mr. Welbert, Mr. Tavelman · 1 ep
Jerks of All Trades
Movie · as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
The Hucksters
Movie · as Radio Voice (uncredited)