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.

Known For

Perry Mason

The Donna Reed Show

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Peter Gunn

I Love Lucy

Gunsmoke

All Movies (11)

Anatomy of a Murder1959 · as Lloyd Burke
The Gift of Love1958 · as Mr. Rynicker
The Girl Most Likely1958 · as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
Storm Center1956 · as Mr. Morrisey
Our Miss Brooks1956 · as Mr. Stone
Fresh Laid Plans1951
Alice in Wonderland1951 · as Doorknob (voice)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!1951 · as J.R. Carpenter
Let's Join Joanie1950 · as Anatole(uncredited)
Jerks of All Trades1949 · as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
The Hucksters1947 · as Radio Voice (uncredited)

All TV Shows (26)

Angel1960
Dennis the Menace1959 · as George Wilson
The Donna Reed Show1958 · as George Wilson
Peter Gunn1958
How to Marry a Millionaire1957
The Court of Last Resort1957
The Real McCoys1957
Perry Mason1957 · as Mr. Langley
Gunsmoke1955 · as Mr. Papp
Gunsmoke1955 · as Dobie
Gunsmoke1955 · as Botkin
Professional Father1955
December Bride1954
December Bride1954 · as Indian Guide
December Bride1954 · as Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
General Electric Theater1953 · as Waterman
General Electric Theater1953 · as Bank Teller #2
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet1952 · as Jack
I Love Lucy1951 · as Doctor
I Love Lucy1951 · as Theatre Manager
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1951 · as Pembrook
The Jack Benny Program1950 · as Mr. Kearns
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show1950 · as Mr. Welbert
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show1950 · as Mr. Tavelman
Lux Video Theatre1950 · as Roger
Lux Video Theatre1950 · as Eddie