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