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Joseph Sherrard Kearns (February 12, 1907 β 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.
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Filmography
all 30
TV Shows 18
Movies 12
Voice 1
Angel (1960)
TV
George Wilson
Dennis the Menace (1959)
TV
6
Lloyd Burke
Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Movie
3.67
The Donna Reed Show (1958)
TV
6
Peter Gunn (1958)
TV
6
Mr. Rynicker
The Gift of Love (1958)
Movie
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
The Girl Most Likely (1958)
Movie
Mr. Tobey / Apartment Manager / Mr. Augustus P. Tobey
How to Marry a Millionaire (1957)
TV
The Court of Last Resort (1957)
TV
The Real McCoys (1957)
TV
Mr. Langley
Perry Mason (1957)
TV
4.33
Mr. Morrisey
Storm Center (1956)
Movie
Mr. Stone
Our Miss Brooks (1956)
Movie
Dobie / Mr. Papp / Botkin
Gunsmoke (1955)
TV
6
Professional Father (1955)
TV
Indian Guide / Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
December Bride (1954)
TV
Man
It's Everybody's Business (1954)
Movie
Waterman
General Electric Theater (1953)
TV
Jack
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
TV
4.75
Dr. Owlsley Hoot
Fresh Laid Plans (1951)
Movie
Doctor / Theatre Manager
I Love Lucy (1951)
TV
7.33
Pembrook
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
TV
Doorknob (voice)
Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Movie
5.96
J.R. Carpenter
Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951)
Movie
Mr. Kearns
The Jack Benny Program (1950)
TV
Mr. Welbert
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950)
TV
Eddie / Roger
Lux Video Theatre (1950)
TV
Anatole
Let's Join Joanie (1950)
Movie
Ant
Albert in Blunderland (1950)
Movie
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
Jerks of All Trades (1949)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.1
Based on 298 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1949
1951
1955
1954
1960
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1907-02-12
Deathday1962-02-17 (55 years old)
Birth PlaceSalt Lake City, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJoseph Sherrard Kearns, Joe Kearns
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