Joseph Kearns
Known for ActingBorn 1907-02-12 — died 1962-02-17Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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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.
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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
Alice in Wonderland
1951 · as Doorknob (voice)
Anatomy of a Murder
1959 · as Lloyd Burke
Our Miss Brooks
1956 · as Mr. Stone
The Hucksters
1947 · as Radio Voice (uncredited)
Storm Center
1956 · as Mr. Morrisey
The Gift of Love
1958 · as Mr. Rynicker
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
1951 · as J.R. Carpenter
Jerks of All Trades
1949 · as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
The Girl Most Likely
1958 · as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
Let's Join Joanie
1950 · as Anatole(uncredited)
Fresh Laid Plans
1951