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'.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Man in the White Suit (1951) — Frank
2. Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) — Seaman (uncredited)
3. The Blue Lamp (1950) — Spud
4. The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) — Claridge - Sailor in Pub
5. Gift Horse (1952) — Petty Officer Martin
6. A Run for Your Money (1949) — Conductor (uncredited)
7. The Red Beret (1953) — Flash
8. Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) — Dick
9. Train of Events (1949) — Ron Stacey
10. The Gentle Gunman (1952) — Sentry (uncredited)
11. Highly Dangerous (1950) — Customs Man
12. High Treason (1951) — George Ellis
13. Seagulls Over Sorrento (1954) — Petty Officer Herbert
14. Appointment with Venus (1951) — Sgt. Forbes
15. John and Julie (1955) — Jim Webber
16. Blackout (1950) — Chalky
17. The Net (1953) — Brian Jackson
18. Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) — Alec
19. All Over the Town (1949) — Burton
20. What Every Woman Wants (1954) — Mark Hadley
21. I'm A Stranger (1952) — George Westcott
22. Wheel of Fate (1953) — Johnny Burrows