Joseph Kearns
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1907
- Died
- February 17, 1962
- Birthplace
- 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
Anatomy of a Murder 1959
as Lloyd Burke
The Gift of Love 1958
as Mr. Rynicker
The Girl Most Likely 1958
as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
Storm Center 1956
as Mr. Morrisey
Our Miss Brooks 1956
as Mr. Stone
Alice in Wonderland 1951
as Doorknob (voice)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful! 1951
as J.R. Carpenter
Fresh Laid Plans 1951
Actor
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)
Credits from TMDB.