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Joseph Kearns

Feb 12, 1907 - Feb 17, 1962 (55 years old) in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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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

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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
Jack
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I Love Lucy
Doctor
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Perry Mason
Mr. Langley
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Dennis the Menace
George Wilson
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The Jack Benny Program
Mr. Kearns
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The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mr. Welbert
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The Real McCoys
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The Donna Reed Show
George Wilson
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Lux Video Theatre
Roger
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Gunsmoke
Mr. Papp

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