Joseph Kearns

Born: 1907-02-12

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.


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Alice in Wonderland

as Doorknob (voice)
Released: 1951-07-28

On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit...

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Anatomy of a Murder

as Lloyd Burke
Released: 1959-01-07

Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a...

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Storm Center

as Mr. Morrisey
Released: 1956-07-31

Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly...

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The Girl Most Likely

as Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
Released: 1958-02-05

Dodie dreams of marrying a millionaire so that she can live 'the life'. Buzz, her boyfriend,...

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Our Miss Brooks

as Mr. Stone
Released: 1956-04-24

The big-screen translation of the successful television show of the 1950's. Arden stars as...

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The Gift of Love

as Mr. Rynicker
Released: 1958-02-11

Fearing she will die, a physicist's wife hopes her husband will be consoled by the orphan she...

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Hard, Fast and Beautiful

as J.R. Carpenter
Released: 1951-05-23

When most people look at Florence Farley, they see a pretty teenager. But when Milly Farley...

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Jerks of All Trades

as Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
Released: 1949-11-15

The Stooges are painters and paperhangers and completely wreck a hapless couples home.

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Fresh Laid Plans

as uncredited
Released: 1951-12-22

Cold War propaganda allegory about farm markets.

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Perry Mason

as Mr. Langley
First aired: 1957-09-21

The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most...

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I Love Lucy

as Doctor
First aired: 1951-10-15

Cuban Bandleader Ricky Ricardo would be happy if his wife Lucy would just be a housewife....

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I Love Lucy

as Theatre Manager
First aired: 1951-10-15

Cuban Bandleader Ricky Ricardo would be happy if his wife Lucy would just be a housewife....

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The Donna Reed Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-09-24

Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a...

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The Jack Benny Program

as Mr. Kearns
First aired: 1950-10-28

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular...

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Dennis the Menace

as George Wilson
First aired: 1959-10-04

This 1959-1963 television situation comedy series follows the lives of the Mitchell family,...

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The Real McCoys

as uncredited
First aired: 1957-10-03

The Real McCoys is an American situation comedy co-produced by Danny Thomas' "Marterto...

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Lux Video Theatre

as Roger
First aired: 1950-10-02

Lux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The...

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Lux Video Theatre

as Eddie
First aired: 1950-10-02

Lux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The...

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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

as Jack
First aired: 1952-10-03

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet is an American sitcom, airing on ABC from October 3, 1952...

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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

as Mr. Welbert
First aired: 1950-10-12

Burns and Allen, an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen,...

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Peter Gunn

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-09-22

Peter Gunn is an American private eye television series. Filmed in a film noir atmosphere and...

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December Bride

as uncredited
First aired: 1954-10-04

December Bride is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS television network from 1954 to 1959,...

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December Bride

as Indian Guide
First aired: 1954-10-04

December Bride is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS television network from 1954 to 1959,...

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December Bride

as Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
First aired: 1954-10-04

December Bride is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS television network from 1954 to 1959,...

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Gunsmoke

as Mr. Papp
First aired: 1955-09-10

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman...

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Gunsmoke

as Dobie
First aired: 1955-09-10

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman...

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Gunsmoke

as Botkin
First aired: 1955-09-10

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman...

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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Pembrook
First aired: 1951-10-05

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS....

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Angel

as uncredited
First aired: 1960-10-06

Angel is an American sitcom that aired on CBS during the 1960–1961 television season. The series...

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How to Marry a Millionaire

as uncredited
First aired: 1957-10-07

How to Marry a Millionaire is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from September 1957...

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General Electric Theater

as Waterman
First aired: 1953-02-01

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...

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