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Joseph Sherrard Kearns [1] (February 12, 1907 – February 17, 1962) was an American actor, who is best remembered for his role as George Wilson ("Mr. Wilson") on the CBS television series Dennis the Menace from 1959 until his death in 1962. He was also a prolific radio actor, and provided the voice of the Doorknob in the 1951 animated Disney ...
Sep 28, 2023 · Joseph Kearns was a versatile and popular actor who starred in radio, film and TV shows. He died suddenly in 1959 after playing Mr. Wilson, the grumpy neighbor of Dennis the Menace, for only one season.
Joseph Kearns (1907-1962) was an American actor, voice artist and pipe organist. He played George Wilson in Dennis the Menace, Professor Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes and Doorknob in Alice in Wonderland.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- February 12, 1907
- 2 min
- February 17, 1962
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 (UPI)--Joseph S. Kearns, character actor who portrayed Mr. Wilson on television's "Dennis the Menace" show, died today at the age of 55.
Sep 28, 2023 · Joseph Kearns was a radio and TV star who played Mr. Wilson, Dennis the Menace's neighbor, until his death in 1962. Learn about his life, career and the mystery behind his character's absence from the show.
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Joseph Kearns is still listed in the opening credits, but this is likely the first episode filmed following his death (or just as it was happening). Uncle Ned (played by Edward Everett Horton) is staying with Martha in the Wilson household and tells her that, "Until George settles the estate back east, I'm the man of the house."
Joseph Kearns was an actor who played Professor Moriarty, Mr. Wilson and other roles in radio and TV. He was born in Utah in 1907 and died in Los Angeles in 1962.
