Quick Facts
Born:
1907-02-12
Birthplace:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Credits:
36 Total Roles
Joseph Kearns
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Biography
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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.
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
Alice in Wonderland
Doorknob (voice)
Anatomy of a Murder
Lloyd Burke
I Love Lucy
Doctor
I Love Lucy
Theatre Manager
Perry Mason
Mr. Langley
Gunsmoke
Mr. Papp
Gunsmoke
Dobie
Gunsmoke
Botkin
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Angel TV | Self |
| 1959 | Dennis the Menace TV | George Wilson |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder MOVIE | Lloyd Burke |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show TV | George Wilson |
| 1958 | Peter Gunn TV | Self |
| 1958 | The Gift of Love MOVIE | Mr. Rynicker |
| 1958 | The Girl Most Likely MOVIE | Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager |
| 1957 | How to Marry a Millionaire TV | Self |
| 1957 | The Court of Last Resort TV | Self |
| 1957 | The Real McCoys TV | Self |