Joseph Kearns
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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.
Acted in
Angel
1960
Dennis the Menace
1959
as George Wilson
Anatomy of a Murder
1959
as Lloyd Burke
The Donna Reed Show
1958
as George Wilson
Peter Gunn
1958
The Gift of Love
1958
as Mr. Rynicker
The Girl Most Likely
1958
as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
How to Marry a Millionaire
1957
The Court of Last Resort
1957
The Real McCoys
1957
Perry Mason
1957
as Mr. Langley
Storm Center
1956
as Mr. Morrisey
Our Miss Brooks
1956
as Mr. Stone
Gunsmoke
1955
as Mr. Papp
Gunsmoke
1955
as Dobie
Gunsmoke
1955
as Botkin
Professional Father
1955
December Bride
1954
December Bride
1954
as Indian Guide
December Bride
1954
as Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
General Electric Theater
1953
as Waterman
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952
as Jack
Fresh Laid Plans
1951
I Love Lucy
1951
as Doctor
I Love Lucy
1951
as Theatre Manager
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Pembrook
Alice in Wonderland
1951
as Doorknob (voice)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful
1951
as J.R. Carpenter
The Jack Benny Program
1950
as Mr. Kearns
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as Mr. Welbert
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Roger
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Eddie
Let's Join Joanie
1950
as Anatole(uncredited)
Jerks of All Trades
1949
as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
The Hucksters
1947
as Radio Voice (uncredited)