Biography
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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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Angel
Character:
TV • 1960

Dennis the Menace
Character: George Wilson
TV • 1959

Anatomy of a Murder
Character: Lloyd Burke
MOVIE • 1959

The Donna Reed Show
Character: George Wilson
TV • 1958

Peter Gunn
Character:
TV • 1958

The Gift of Love
Character: Mr. Rynicker
MOVIE • 1958

The Girl Most Likely
Character: Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager
MOVIE • 1958

How to Marry a Millionaire
Character:
TV • 1957
The Court of Last Resort
Character:
TV • 1957

The Real McCoys
Character:
TV • 1957

Perry Mason
Character: Mr. Langley
TV • 1957

Storm Center
Character: Mr. Morrisey
MOVIE • 1956

Our Miss Brooks
Character: Mr. Stone
MOVIE • 1956

Gunsmoke
Character: Mr. Papp
TV • 1955

Gunsmoke
Character: Dobie
TV • 1955

Gunsmoke
Character: Botkin
TV • 1955
Professional Father
Character:
TV • 1955

December Bride
Character:
TV • 1954

December Bride
Character: Indian Guide
TV • 1954

December Bride
Character: Mr. Murray, Desi Arnaz's Agent
TV • 1954