Acting · Salt Lake City, Utah, USA · Born February 12, 1907
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.
TVAngel
1960
TVDennis the Menace
1959
as George Wilson
MovieAnatomy of a Murder
1959
as Lloyd Burke
TVThe Donna Reed Show
1958
as George Wilson
TVPeter Gunn
1958
MovieThe Gift of Love
1958
as Mr. Rynicker
MovieThe Girl Most Likely
1958
as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
TVHow to Marry a Millionaire
1957
The Court of Last Resort
1957
TVThe Real McCoys
1957
TVPerry Mason
1957
as Mr. Langley
MovieStorm Center
1956
as Mr. Morrisey
MovieOur Miss Brooks
1956
as Mr. Stone
TVGunsmoke
1955
as Mr. Papp
Professional Father
1955
TVDecember Bride
1954
TVThe Danny Thomas Show
1953
as Mr. Shipley
TVGeneral Electric Theater
1953
as Waterman
TVThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
1952
as Jack
TVI Love Lucy
1951
as Doctor
TVSchlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
as Pembrook
MovieAlice in Wonderland
1951
as Doorknob (voice)
MovieHard, Fast and Beautiful!
1951
as J.R. Carpenter
MovieFresh Laid Plans
1951
TVThe Jack Benny Program
1950
as Mr. Kearns
TVThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
1950
as Mr. Welbert
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Roger
MovieLet's Join Joanie
1950
as Anatole(uncredited)
MovieJerks of All Trades
1949
as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
MovieThe Hucksters
1947
as Radio Voice (uncredited)
