Joseph Kearns

Acting

Born February 12, 1907, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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.

Filmography

• Angel
• 1959Anatomy of a Murder — Lloyd Burke
• Dennis the Menace — George Wilson
• Peter Gunn
• The Donna Reed Show — George Wilson
• 1958The Gift of Love — Mr. Rynicker
• 1958The Girl Most Likely — Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
• How to Marry a Millionaire
• Perry Mason — Mr. Langley
• The Court of Last Resort
• The Real McCoys
• 1956Our Miss Brooks — Mr. Stone
• 1956Storm Center — Mr. Morrisey
• Gunsmoke — Mr. Papp, Dobie, Botkin
• Professional Father
• December Bride — Indian Guide, Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
• General Electric Theater — Waterman, Bank Teller #2
• The Danny Thomas Show — Mr. Shipley
• The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet — Jack, Mr. Dunkle
• 1951Alice in Wonderland — Doorknob (voice)
• 1951Fresh Laid Plans
• 1951Hard, Fast and Beautiful! — J.R. Carpenter
• I Love Lucy — Doctor, Theatre Manager
• Schlitz Playhouse of Stars — Pembrook
• 1950Let's Join Joanie — Anatole(uncredited)
• Lux Video Theatre — Roger, Eddie
• The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show — Mr. Welbert, Mr. Tavelman
• The Jack Benny Program — Mr. Kearns
• 1949Jerks of All Trades — Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
• 1947The Hucksters — Radio Voice (uncredited)