Joseph Kearns
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
Anatomy of a Murder
as Lloyd Burke
Anatomy of a Murder
as Lloyd Burke
The Gift of Love
as Mr. Rynicker
The Gift of Love
as Mr. Rynicker
The Girl Most Likely
as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
The Girl Most Likely
as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
Storm Center
as Mr. Morrisey
Storm Center
as Mr. Morrisey
Our Miss Brooks
as Mr. Stone
Our Miss Brooks
as Mr. Stone
Alice in Wonderland
as Doorknob (voice)
Alice in Wonderland
as Doorknob (voice)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
as J.R. Carpenter
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
as J.R. Carpenter
Fresh Laid Plans
Fresh Laid Plans
Let's Join Joanie
as Anatole(uncredited)
Let's Join Joanie
as Anatole(uncredited)
Jerks of All Trades
as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
Jerks of All Trades
as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
The Hucksters
as Radio Voice (uncredited)
The Hucksters
as Radio Voice (uncredited)