Cast & creator
Joseph Kearns
Best known for Perry Mason, The Donna Reed Show, I Love Lucy
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.
Also known as: Joseph Sherrard Kearns, Joe Kearns
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film credits
28
television credits
39
1947–1960 · acting roles
6.8
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (39)
Showing 39 of 39 credits
Perry Mason
Mr. Langley
1957
The Donna Reed Show
George Wilson
1958
I Love Lucy
Doctor
1951I Love Lucy
Theatre Manager
1951
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Jack
1952The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Mr. Dunkle
1952
Gunsmoke
Mr. Papp
1955Gunsmoke
Dobie
1955Gunsmoke
Botkin
1955
The Jack Benny Program
Mr. Kearns
1950
Peter Gunn
1958
The Real McCoys
1957
Dennis the Menace
George Wilson
1959
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Welbert
1950The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Tavelman
1950
December Bride
1954December Bride
Indian Guide
1954December Bride
Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
1954
The Danny Thomas Show
Mr. Shipley
1953Lux Video Theatre
Roger
1950Lux Video Theatre
Eddie
1950
Alice in Wonderland
Doorknob (voice)
1951
Angel
1960
How to Marry a Millionaire
1957
Anatomy of a Murder
Lloyd Burke
1959
General Electric Theater
Waterman
1953General Electric Theater
Bank Teller #2
1953The Court of Last Resort
1957
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Pembrook
1951
The Gift of Love
Mr. Rynicker
1958
The Hucksters
Radio Voice (uncredited)
1947
The Girl Most Likely
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
1958
Storm Center
Mr. Morrisey
1956
Hard, Fast and Beautiful!
J.R. Carpenter
1951
Our Miss Brooks
Mr. Stone
1956
Jerks of All Trades
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
1949Professional Father
1955
Let's Join Joanie
Anatole(uncredited)
1950