Joseph Kearns

Biography

Joseph Kearns was a prolific American actor known for his role as George Wilson ("Mr. Wilson") on the CBS television series Dennis the Menace from 1959 until his death in 1962. He also provided the iconic voice of the Doorknob in the 1951 animated Disney film Alice in Wonderland. Prior to television, Kearns began his acting career in vaudeville and later transitioned to radio, where he gained early experience playing in serials such as The Cinnamon Bear.