Joseph Kearns
Biography
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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.
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
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)