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