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.
Fresh Laid Plans
Alice in Wonderland
(Doorknob (voice))
Storm Center
(Mr. Morrisey)
The Girl Most Likely
(Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager)
Let's Join Joanie
(Anatole(uncredited))
Jerks of All Trades
(Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa)
Anatomy of a Murder
(Lloyd Burke)
The Hucksters
(Radio Voice (uncredited))
Our Miss Brooks
(Mr. Stone)
The Gift of Love
(Mr. Rynicker)
Hard, Fast and Beautiful
(J.R. Carpenter)
December Bride
I Love Lucy
(Doctor)
Gunsmoke
(Mr. Papp)
Perry Mason
(Mr. Langley)
General Electric Theater
(Waterman)
Angel
Dennis the Menace
(George Wilson)
Peter Gunn
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(Pembrook)
The Real McCoys
The Court of Last Resort
How to Marry a Millionaire
Professional Father
Lux Video Theatre
(Roger)
December Bride
(Indian Guide)
Gunsmoke
(Dobie)
Gunsmoke
(Botkin)
The Jack Benny Program
(Mr. Kearns)
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
(Jack)
Lux Video Theatre
(Eddie)
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(Mr. Welbert)
December Bride
(Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent)
I Love Lucy
(Theatre Manager)
The Donna Reed Show
(George Wilson)