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