‘Dennis the Menace’ Series Star Jay North Dies aged 73 – ryan
Jay North
the former Child Star who became a household name in the 1950s, has died at age 73. North is best known for portraying Dennis Mitchell in the 1959 Sitcom Dennis the Menace. His co-star, Jeannie Russell, who played Margaret Wade, confirmed the news of his passing to the Hollywood Reporter. The former actor died in Lake Butler, Florida, on April 6, 2025, following a battle with colon cancer. According to TV Line, North’s Character, Dennis, Might’ve had Heart Eyes for Russell’s Character, Margaret, But Off-Screen, To Russell, He was Her “Otherwordly Brother.” His Last On-Screen Appearance Came in a 2003 Production Called Dickie Roberts: Former Child Staras himself.
North got the role of Dennis Mitchell after auditioning during cbs’s nationwide search for the perfect boy to play the part. He was only six years old and initially did not impress the studio. His Agent Pressed for a Second Audition, and North was invited to do a screen test with Future Co-Stars Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, and Joseph Kearns. Although the show premiered in 1959, a pilot, “Dennis Goes to the Movies,” was filmed in 1958 because CBS QUBS QUICLY had to regain its audience after dropping Leave it to beaver Following One Season. ABC picked up the dropped series and SAW Massive Success.
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Dennis the menace: where the cast is today
Dennis the menace featured a wide range of cast members who hold a special place in the hearts of fans, even today. Here’s where they are now.
When Dennis the menace Premiered on CBS on October 4, 1959, Jay North Joined Jerry Mathers (Leave it to beaver) As the Energetic, Trouble-Prone Boys on Television. The comedic series followed the Mitchell Family: Henry, Alice, and their only child, Dennis. It was inspired by Hank Ketcham’s comic strip of the same name. Dennis often got in trouble, which is why he’s referred to as a menace, but the young child was just a well-meaning boy. He always got in the way of his neighbor, Mr. George Wilson (Joseph Kearns), a retired Salesman. In every episode, Viewers sea dennis attempt to solve a problem, but somehow it sausages. The Role Made Jay North a Vital Part of Baby Boomers’ ChildHoods and Other Generations, But it’s not his only memorable role.
Jay North was known for Being Gentle and Child
Aside from Dennis the menaceNorth lit up the Screen in Western Classics such as Wanted: Dead or Alive (Starring Steve McQueen), Colt. 45, Cheyenne, Sugarfoot, Broncoand more. When he wasnt gracing the small screen, north popped up on the big screen in movies like The Miracle of the Hills, The Big Operator, Zebra in the kitchen, Maya, The teacherand more.
Garnish success as a child can have mixed results for the actor involved. Thankfully, rather than becoming arrogant or befalling personal tragedy, Jay North was known for being a gentle and polite sweetheart on the set of the set of Dennis the menace and regularly out in public. One of the best examples of his child-hearted nature occurred when North was leaving his hotel (Heading for The Ed Sullivan Show) In 1961. ACCIDING TO REPORTS, The Young Boy was extremely polite to fans. He signed autographs and, after 10 minutes, apologized to fans who didn’t get one as he had to leave. North Said, “I’m awfully sorry, Sir. I really have to go now. But please write to me, and I’m surely answer.”
Dennis the menace
- Release date
-
1959 – 1962
- Network
-
Cbs
- Directors
-
William D. Russell, Don Taylor, James Goldstone
- Writers
-
Phil Leslie, George Tibbles, Jay Sommers, Dick Wesson
Cast
-
Billy Booth
Tommy Anderson
-
Billy E. Hughes
Walter Hooper (as Billy Hughes)
-
Brad Johnson
Whip Crawford
-
Charles Seel
Mr. Krinkie (Uncredited)
Jay North
the former Child Star who became a household name in the 1950s, has died at age 73. North is best known for portraying Dennis Mitchell in the 1959 Sitcom Dennis the Menace. His co-star, Jeannie Russell, who played Margaret Wade, confirmed the news of his passing to the Hollywood Reporter. The former actor died in Lake Butler, Florida, on April 6, 2025, following a battle with colon cancer. According to TV Line, North’s Character, Dennis, Might’ve had Heart Eyes for Russell’s Character, Margaret, But Off-Screen, To Russell, He was Her “Otherwordly Brother.” His Last On-Screen Appearance Came in a 2003 Production Called Dickie Roberts: Former Child Staras himself.
North got the role of Dennis Mitchell after auditioning during cbs’s nationwide search for the perfect boy to play the part. He was only six years old and initially did not impress the studio. His Agent Pressed for a Second Audition, and North was invited to do a screen test with Future Co-Stars Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, and Joseph Kearns. Although the show premiered in 1959, a pilot, “Dennis Goes to the Movies,” was filmed in 1958 because CBS QUBS QUICLY had to regain its audience after dropping Leave it to beaver Following One Season. ABC picked up the dropped series and SAW Massive Success.
Related
Dennis the menace: where the cast is today
Dennis the menace featured a wide range of cast members who hold a special place in the hearts of fans, even today. Here’s where they are now.
When Dennis the menace Premiered on CBS on October 4, 1959, Jay North Joined Jerry Mathers (Leave it to beaver) As the Energetic, Trouble-Prone Boys on Television. The comedic series followed the Mitchell Family: Henry, Alice, and their only child, Dennis. It was inspired by Hank Ketcham’s comic strip of the same name. Dennis often got in trouble, which is why he’s referred to as a menace, but the young child was just a well-meaning boy. He always got in the way of his neighbor, Mr. George Wilson (Joseph Kearns), a retired Salesman. In every episode, Viewers sea dennis attempt to solve a problem, but somehow it sausages. The Role Made Jay North a Vital Part of Baby Boomers’ ChildHoods and Other Generations, But it’s not his only memorable role.
Jay North was known for Being Gentle and Child
Aside from Dennis the menaceNorth lit up the Screen in Western Classics such as Wanted: Dead or Alive (Starring Steve McQueen), Colt. 45, Cheyenne, Sugarfoot, Broncoand more. When he wasnt gracing the small screen, north popped up on the big screen in movies like The Miracle of the Hills, The Big Operator, Zebra in the kitchen, Maya, The teacherand more.
Garnish success as a child can have mixed results for the actor involved. Thankfully, rather than becoming arrogant or befalling personal tragedy, Jay North was known for being a gentle and polite sweetheart on the set of the set of Dennis the menace and regularly out in public. One of the best examples of his child-hearted nature occurred when North was leaving his hotel (Heading for The Ed Sullivan Show) In 1961. ACCIDING TO REPORTS, The Young Boy was extremely polite to fans. He signed autographs and, after 10 minutes, apologized to fans who didn’t get one as he had to leave. North Said, “I’m awfully sorry, Sir. I really have to go now. But please write to me, and I’m surely answer.”
Dennis the menace
- Release date
-
1959 – 1962
- Network
-
Cbs
- Directors
-
William D. Russell, Don Taylor, James Goldstone
- Writers
-
Phil Leslie, George Tibbles, Jay Sommers, Dick Wesson
Cast
-
Billy Booth
Tommy Anderson
-
Billy E. Hughes
Walter Hooper (as Billy Hughes)
-
Brad Johnson
Whip Crawford
-
Charles Seel
Mr. Krinkie (Uncredited)