
Joseph Kearns
Known for Acting · 29 credits
- Born
- 1907-02-12
- Died
- 1962-02-17
- Place of birth
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Also known as
- Joseph Sherrard Kearns · Joe 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
TV Shows (18)

Perry Mason
1957
as Mr. Langley

I Love Lucy
1951
as Doctor / Theatre Manager

The Donna Reed Show
1958
as George Wilson

Gunsmoke
1955
as Mr. Papp / Dobie / Botkin

Peter Gunn
1958

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952
as Jack

The Real McCoys
1957

Dennis the Menace
1959
as George Wilson

The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Mr. Kearns

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as Mr. Welbert / Mr. Tavelman

December Bride
1954
as Indian Guide / Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Roger / Eddie

Angel
1960

How to Marry a Millionaire
1957

General Electric Theater
1953
as Waterman / Bank Teller #2

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Pembrook
The Court of Last Resort
1957
Professional Father
1955
Movies (11)

Alice in Wonderland
1951
as Doorknob (voice)

Anatomy of a Murder
1959
as Lloyd Burke

Our Miss Brooks
1956
as Mr. Stone

The Hucksters
1947
as Radio Voice (uncredited)

Storm Center
1956
as Mr. Morrisey

Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
1951
as J.R. Carpenter

The Gift of Love
1958
as Mr. Rynicker

The Girl Most Likely
1958
as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager

Let's Join Joanie
1950
as Anatole(uncredited)

Fresh Laid Plans
1951

Jerks of All Trades
1949
as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
About Joseph Kearns
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… With 29 credits spanning from 1947 to 1960, Joseph Kearns has appeared in 11 films and 18 TV shows.
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Most Popular Joseph Kearns Movies
- Alice in Wonderland (1951) — as Doorknob (voice)
- Anatomy of a Murder (1959) — as Lloyd Burke
- Our Miss Brooks (1956) — as Mr. Stone
- The Hucksters (1947) — as Radio Voice (uncredited)
- Storm Center (1956) — as Mr. Morrisey
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