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Joseph Kearns
Actor
Died February 17, 1962 (55 years)
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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.
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
| 1960 | Angel (1960) (TV Series) |
| 1959 | The Gene Krupa Story · as Hotel Band Leader |
| 1959 | Dennis the Menace (TV Series) · as George Wilson |
| 1959 | Anatomy of a Murder · as Lloyd Burke |
| 1958 | The Ann Sothern Show (TV Series) · as Lester |
| 1958 | The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) · as George Wilson |
| 1958 | Peter Gunn (TV Series) |
| 1958 | The Gift of Love · as Mr. Rynicker |
| 1957 | The Girl Most Likely · as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager |
| 1957 | How To Marry A Millionaire (TV Series) |
| 1957 | The Court of Last Resort (TV Series) |
| 1957 | The Real McCoys (TV Series) |
| 1957 | Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Mr. Langley |
| 1957 | Bachelor Father (TV Series) · as Mr. Saunders |
| 1957 | Leave It to Beaver (TV Series) · as Mr. Fred Crowley |
| 1957 | Mr. Adams and Eve (TV Series) · as Darrow |
| 1956 | Storm Center · as Mr. Morrisey |
| 1956 | Our Miss Brooks · as Mr. Stone |
| 1955 | Screen Directors Playhouse (TV Series) · as Charley |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke (TV Series) · as Dobie |
| 1955 | Daddy Long Legs · as Guide |
| 1954 | December Bride (TV Series) · as Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent |
| 1954 | Studio 57 (TV Series) · as Charlie |
| 1954 | It's a Great Life (TV Series) · as Desk Clerk |
| 1953 | Make Room for Daddy (TV Series) · as Mr. Shipley |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) · as Waterman |
| 1952 | I Married Joan (TV Series) · as Lodge Member |
| 1952 | The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV Series) · as Jack |
| 1952 | Our Miss Brooks (TV Series) · as Supt. Edgar T. Stone |
| 1952 | My Little Margie (TV Series) · as Mr. Roberts |
| 1951 | I Love Lucy (TV Series) · as Doctor |
| 1951 | Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series) · as Fred Crowley |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Pembrook |
| 1951 | Alice in Wonderland · as Doorknob (voice) |
| 1951 | Hard, Fast and Beautiful! · as J.r. Carpenter |
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Mr. Kearns |
| 1950 | The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series) · as Mr. Welbert |
| 1950 | The Lux Video Theatre (TV Series) · as Eddie |
| 1947 | The Hucksters · as Radio Voice (uncredited) |