Patric Doonan
Biography
Patric Doonan (b. 18 April 1925, Derby, Derbyshire - d. 10 March 1958, London) was a British stage and screen actor. He featured in films of the time as The Blue Lamp, Train of Events and The Cockleshell Heroes but never played the leads. He was the son of comedian George Doonan and brother of fellow actor Tony Doonan. In 1956 he appeared in "The Mousetrap" at the Ambassadors Theatre in London. He committed suicide by gas in 1958. At the time he was engaged to marry actress Ann Firbank, despite the fact that he was already married to actress Aud Johansen. In 1994 the singer Morrissey referenced Doonan in the song 'Now My Heart Is Full'.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Man in the White Suit
as Frank
1951
The Blue Lamp
as Spud
1950
High Treason
as George Ellis
1951
Train of Events
as Ron Stacey
1949
Seagulls Over Sorrento
as Petty Officer Herbert
1954
I'm A Stranger
as George Westcott
1952
John and Julie
as Jim Webber
1955
All Over the Town
as Burton
1949
Wheel of Fate
as Johnny Burrows
1953
A Run for Your Money
as Conductor (uncredited)
1949
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
as Seaman (uncredited)
1951
The Gentle Gunman
as Sentry (uncredited)
1952
What Every Woman Wants
as Mark Hadley
1954
Blackout
as Chalky
1950
Gift Horse
as Petty Officer Martin
1952
The Red Beret
as Flash
1953
The Net
as Brian Jackson
1953
Calling Bulldog Drummond
as Alec
1951
Highly Dangerous
as Customs Man
1950
Once a Jolly Swagman
as Dick
1949