Joseph Kearns
Acting
Biography
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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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Joseph Kearns
Filmography
Acting (11)
1959
Anatomy of a Murderas Lloyd Burke
7.8
1958
The Gift of Loveas Mr. Rynicker
7.3
1958
The Girl Most Likelyas Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
3.3
1956
Storm Centeras Mr. Morrisey
6.9
1956
Our Miss Brooksas Mr. Stone
6.6
1951
Alice in Wonderlandas Doorknob (voice)
7.2
1951
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!as J.R. Carpenter
6.2
1951
10.0
1950
Let's Join Joanieas Anatole(uncredited)
1949
Jerks of All Tradesas Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
6.8
1947
The Huckstersas Radio Voice (uncredited)
7.0