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Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Political Party
California Republican Party
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English
Education
University of Utah
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹסֵף)
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Joseph Kearns is known for acting.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA (died at age 55).
Joseph Kearns has 5 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (5)
Biography
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.
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Joseph Kearns was born on and passed away on at the age of 55.
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Joseph Kearns was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
What movies or shows has Joseph Kearns been in?
Joseph Kearns has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Gift of Love (1958), Storm Center (1956), Alice in Wonderland (1951), Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951), It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
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Joseph Kearns is primarily known as an actor. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Sherrard Kearns (February 12, 1907 – February 17, 1962) was an American actor, who is best remembered for his…
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