Patric Doonan
Acting
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'.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Patric Doonan
Gift Horse
1952
Filmography
Acting (22)
1955
The Cockleshell Heroesas Claridge - Sailor in Pub
5.9
1955
John and Julieas Jim Webber
4.9
1954
Seagulls Over Sorrentoas Petty Officer Herbert
6.0
1954
What Every Woman Wantsas Mark Hadley
6.6
1953
The Red Beretas Flash
6.7
1953
Wheel of Fateas Johnny Burrows
5.5
1953
The Netas Brian Jackson
6.3
1952
The Gentle Gunmanas Sentry (uncredited)
6.5
1952
I'm A Strangeras George Westcott
6.3
1952
Gift Horseas Petty Officer Martin
6.6
1951
High Treasonas George Ellis
5.7
1951
Appointment with Venusas Sgt. Forbes
5.7
1951
The Man in the White Suitas Frank
6.9
1951
Calling Bulldog Drummondas Alec
6.5
1951
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.as Seaman (uncredited)
7.0
1950
Highly Dangerousas Customs Man
6.0
1950
Blackoutas Chalky
5.7
1950
The Blue Lampas Spud
6.6
1949
A Run for Your Moneyas Conductor (uncredited)
6.2
1949
All Over the Townas Burton
6.6
1949
Once a Jolly Swagmanas Dick
5.8
1949
Train of Eventsas Ron Stacey
6.3