Joseph Kearns

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Joseph Kearns

Acting February 12, 1907

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 (…

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Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

7.2 1951 Movie
Anatomy of a Murder

Anatomy of a Murder

7.8 1959 Movie
Perry Mason

Perry Mason

7.7 1957 TV Show
The Donna Reed Show

The Donna Reed Show

6.5 1958 TV Show
I Love Lucy

I Love Lucy

7.9 1951 TV Show
Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

6.7 1955 TV Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

7.3 1950 TV Show
Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

6.6 1958 TV Show
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

6.2 1952 TV Show
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

7.8 1950 TV Show
December Bride

December Bride

6.3 1954 TV Show
Dennis the Menace

Dennis the Menace

6.6 1959 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1960
    Angel

    TV show

  2. 1959
    Dennis the Menace

    TV show George Wilson

  3. 1959
    Anatomy of a Murder

    Movie Lloyd Burke

  4. 1958
    The Donna Reed Show

    TV show George Wilson

  5. 1958
    Peter Gunn

    TV show

  6. 1958
    The Gift of Love

    Movie Mr. Rynicker

  7. 1958
    The Girl Most Likely

    Movie Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager

  8. 1957
    How to Marry a Millionaire

    TV show

  9. 1957
    The Court of Last Resort

    TV show

  10. 1957
    The Real McCoys

    TV show

  11. 1957
    Perry Mason

    TV show Mr. Langley

  12. 1956
    Storm Center

    Movie Mr. Morrisey

  13. 1956
    Our Miss Brooks

    Movie Mr. Stone

  14. 1955
    Gunsmoke

    TV show Mr. Papp

  15. 1955
    Professional Father

    TV show

  16. 1954
    December Bride

    TV show

More credits
  1. 1953
    The Danny Thomas Show

    TV show Mr. Shipley

  2. 1953
    General Electric Theater

    TV show Waterman

  3. 1952
    The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

    TV show Jack

  4. 1951
    I Love Lucy

    TV show Doctor

  5. 1951
    Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

    TV show Pembrook

  6. 1951
    Alice in Wonderland

    Movie Doorknob (voice)

  7. 1951
    Hard, Fast and Beautiful!

    Movie J.R. Carpenter

  8. 1951
    Fresh Laid Plans

    Movie

  9. 1950
    The Jack Benny Program

    TV show Mr. Kearns

  10. 1950
    The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

    TV show Mr. Welbert

  11. 1950
    Lux Video Theatre

    TV show Roger

  12. 1950
    Let's Join Joanie

    Movie Anatole(uncredited)

  13. 1949
    Jerks of All Trades

    Movie Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa

  14. 1947
    The Hucksters

    Movie Radio Voice (uncredited)