Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 12, 1907

Died

February 17, 1962 (age 55)

Place of Birth

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Also Known As

Joseph Sherrard Kearns

Joe Kearns

IMDb

Joseph Kearns

Biography

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

1960TVAngel 1959TVDennis the Menaceas George Wilson 1959FilmAnatomy of a Murderas Lloyd Burke 1958TVThe Donna Reed Showas George Wilson 1958TVPeter Gunn 1958FilmThe Gift of Loveas Mr. Rynicker 1958FilmThe Girl Most Likelyas Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager 1957TVHow to Marry a Millionaire 1957TVThe Court of Last Resort 1957TVThe Real McCoys 1957TVPerry Masonas Mr. Langley 1956FilmStorm Centeras Mr. Morrisey 1956FilmOur Miss Brooksas Mr. Stone 1955TVGunsmokeas Mr. Papp 1955TVProfessional Father 1954TVDecember Bride 1953TVGeneral Electric Theateras Waterman 1952TVThe Adventures of Ozzie and Harrietas Jack 1951FilmFresh Laid Plans 1951TVI Love Lucyas Doctor 1951TVSchlitz Playhouse of Starsas Pembrook 1951FilmAlice in Wonderlandas Doorknob (voice)1951FilmHard, Fast and Beautiful!as J.R. Carpenter 1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas Mr. Kearns 1950TVThe George Burns and Gracie Allen Showas Mr. Welbert 1950TVLux Video Theatreas Roger 1950FilmLet's Join Joanieas Anatole(uncredited)1949FilmJerks of All Tradesas Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa 1947FilmThe Huckstersas Radio Voice (uncredited)