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Joseph Kearns (I) (1907–1962)

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Built his home around a pipe organ. Prior to becoming a well known old time radio actor, he had a career as a theatrical and OTR pipe organist. Famous for portraying Professor Moriarty to Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes in Old Time Radio. Best known as TV's original Mr. Wilson in the first Dennis the Menace TV Series (upon his untimely death... See more trivia »

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in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Died:

(age 55) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1959-1962 Dennis the Menace (TV series)
George Wilson
– Dennis' Lovesick Friend (1962) … George Wilson (credit only)
– Dennis and the Dodger (1962) … George Wilson (credit only)
– The Man Next Door (1962) … George Wilson
– Wilson Goes to the Dentist (1962) … George Wilson
– The Treasure Chest (1962) … George Wilson
See all 102 episodes »
 
1953-1961 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Ed, the Vault Guard / Mr. Kearns / Dr. Peyton / …
– Jack Goes to the Vault (1961) … Ed, the Vault Guard
– Hillbilly Act (1958) … Mailman (as Joe Kearns)
– Jack Takes Beavers to Dentist (1958) … Dr. Peyton (as Joe Kearns)
– Visit from the IRS (1957) … IRS Agent (as Joe Kearns)
– Don Invites Gang to Dinner (1956) … Mr. Kearns (as Joe Kearns)
See all 8 episodes »
 
1960 Angel (TV series)
L.R. Gregson
– Voting Can Be Fun (1960) … L.R. Gregson
 
1960 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
George Wilson
– Donna Decorates (1960) … George Wilson
 
1957-1959 How to Marry a Millionaire (TV series)
Mr. Augustus P. Tobey / Mr. Tobey / Apartment Manager / …
– The Seal Who Came to Dinner (1959) … Augustus P. Tobey
– Cherchez la Roomate (1958) … Mr. Augustus P. Tobey
– The New Lease (1958) … Mr. Augustus P. Tobey
– Loco Leaves Home (1958) … Mr. Tobey
– The Bird Man (1958) … Apartment Manager
See all 8 episodes »
 
1959 Anatomy of a Murder
Lloyd Burke
 
1958-1959 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Dobie / Botkin / Mr. Papp
– The Constable (1959) … Botkin (as Joe Kearns)
– Murder Warrant (1959) … Dobie
– Fawn (1959) … Dobie
– The Big Con (1958) … Mr. Papp
 
1959 Peter Gunn (TV series)
Bartel
– Edie Finds a Corpse (1959) … Bartel
 
1959 The Ann Sothern Show (TV series)
Lester
– Two on the Aisle (1959) … Lester
 
1953-1959 The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (TV series)
Mr. Dunkle / Dr. Pepin / Druggist / …
– Ozzie and the Space Age (1959) … Theatre Manager (as Joe Kearns)
– A Cruise for Harriet (1958) … Purser (as Joe Kearns)
– Record Trout (1958) … Jack (as Joe Kearns)
– Practical Joker (1958) … Waiter
– Tutti-Frutti Ice Cream (1957) … Druggist (as Joe Kearns)
See all 15 episodes »
 
1958 Perry Mason (TV series)
Criminologist Edward Langley
– The Case of the Perjured Parrot (1958) … Criminologist Edward Langley (as Joe Kearns)
 
1958 Shower of Stars (TV series)
Joe
– Jack Benny Celebrates His 40th Birthday (1958) … Joe (as Joe Kearns)
 
1958 The Gift of Love
Mr. Rynicker
 
1958 Studio 57 (TV series)
Charlie
– Who's Been Sitting in My Chair? (1958) … Charlie
 
1958 The Girl Most Likely
Mr. Schlom, Bank Manager (uncredited)
 
1957 The Court of Last Resort (TV series)
Harold Bingham
– The Clarence Redding Case (1957) … Harold Bingham
 
1957 Bachelor Father (TV series)
Mr. Saunders
– Bentley and the Revolving Housekeepers (1957) … Mr. Saunders (as Joe Kearns)
 
1957 The Real McCoys (TV series)
George Bailey
– You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1957) … George Bailey
 
1957 Leave It to Beaver (TV series)
Mr. Fred Crowley
– It's a Small World (1957) … Mr. Fred Crowley (as Joe Kearns)
 
1957 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
Pembrook
– Clothes Make the Man (1957) … Pembrook
 
1952-1957 I Love Lucy (TV series)
Dr. Tom Robinson / Theatre Manager
– Lucy's Night in Town (1957) … Theatre Manager
– The Kleptomaniac (1952) … Dr. Tom Robinson
 
1957 Mr. Adams and Eve (TV series)
Darrow
– Academy Award (1957) … Darrow
 
1954-1957 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
Second Bank Teller / Waterman
– The Fenton Touch (1957) … Waterman
– The Face Is Familiar (1954) … Second Bank Teller
 
1956-1957 December Bride (TV series)
Indian Guide / Thornhill
– Study Group (1957) … Thornhill
– The Indian Show (1956) … Indian Guide
– Sunken Den (1956)
 
1957 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
Mr. Shipley
– The Lobster Story (1957) … Mr. Shipley
 
1957 Conflict (TV series)
– Girl on the Subway (1957) (as Joe Kearns)
 
1956 Storm Center
Mr. Morrisey
 
1956 Screen Directors Playhouse (TV series)
Charley
– Apples on the Lilac Tree (1956) … Charley
 
1955-1956 Lux Video Theatre (TV series)
Eddie / Franklin / Roger
– She Married Her Boss (1956) … Franklin
– Hired Wife (1956) … Roger
– Bedtime Story (1955) … Eddie
 
1956 Our Miss Brooks
Mr. Stone
 
1955-1956 It's a Great Life (TV series)
Desk Clerk / Doctor / Dr. Leuker / …
– The Palm Springs Story (1956) … Desk Clerk
– Man's Best Friend (1955) … Dr. Leuker
– The Hospital (1955) … Dr. Lucker
– The Surprise Party (1955) … Doctor (as Joe Kearns)
 
1954-1955 Willy (TV series)
Judge Harvey / Skelly
– Franklin's Shoe Business (1955) … Skelly
– Willy Waves the Flag (1954) … Judge Harvey
 
1953-1955 Our Miss Brooks (TV series)
Supt. Edgar T. Stone / Mr Michaels / Supt. Stone
– Turnabout Day (1955) … Supt. Edgar T. Stone
– Le chien chaud et le mouton noir (1955) … Supt. Edgar T. Stone
– Noodnick, Daughter of Medic (1955) … Supt. Edgar T. Stone
– Just Remember the Red River Valley (1954) … Supt. Stone
– The Hawkins Travel Agency (1954) … Supt. Edgar T. Stone
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1955 Daddy Long Legs
Guide (uncredited)
 
1955 My Little Margie (TV series)
Mr. Roberts
– Countess Margie (1955) … Mr. Roberts
 
1955 Professional Father (TV series)
Fred Allen / Fred Davis
– Episode #1.9 (1955) … Fred Allen
– Episode #1.4 (1955) … Fred Davis
– Episode #1.3 (1955) … Fred Allen
– Episode #1.1 (1955) … Fred Allen
 
1951-1954 The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV series)
Dr. Johnson / Dr. Merkin / Joe the Tramp / …
– George Gets Call from Unknown Victor (1954) … Monte Factor (as Joe Kearns)
– Gracie Buys a Toaster Wholesale (1954) … Mr. Tavelman (as Joe Kearns)
– Gracie Gets a Business Manager (1953) … Joe the Tramp
– Morton Buys Iron Deer/Gracie Thinks George Needs Glasses (1953) … Dr. Merkin (as Joe Kearns)
– Gracie and Harry Morton/Missing Persons Bureau (1953) … Mr. Welbert (as Joe Kearns)
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1954 I Married Joan (TV series)
Mr. Edwards
– New House (1954) … Mr. Edwards (uncredited)
 
1952 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Fred Crowley
– It's a Small World (1952) … Fred Crowley
 
1951 Alice in Wonderland
Doorknob (voice)
 
1951 Hard, Fast and Beautiful
J.R. Carpenter
 
1949 Jerks of All Trades (TV short)
Pressure-cooker salesman from Punxatawney, Pa
 
1947 The Hucksters
Radio Voice (uncredited)
 
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1959-1960 Dennis the Menace (TV series)
– The Christmas Horse (1960) (performer: "Silent Night")
– The Christmas Story (1959) (performer: "Silent Night, Holy Night" - uncredited)
 
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2008 Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (video documentary)
Himself
 

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Other Works:

Portrayed Caleb the Elevator Operator on Mutual Radio's "Let George Do It" (1946-1948). See more »

Alternate Names:

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Trivia:

Built his home around a pipe organ. Prior to becoming a well known old time radio actor, he had a career as a theatrical and OTR pipe organist. Famous for portraying Professor Moriarty to Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes in Old Time Radio. Best known as TV's original Mr. Wilson in the first Dennis the Menace TV Series (upon his untimely death... See more »

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