Patric Doonan
Born: 1925-04-18 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Died: 1958-03-10
Known For: 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'.
Filmography
1955
- The Cockleshell Heroes as Claridge - Sailor in Pub
- John and Julie as Jim Webber
1954
- What Every Woman Wants as Mark Hadley
- Seagulls Over Sorrento as Petty Officer Herbert
1953
- The Red Beret as Flash
- Wheel of Fate as Johnny Burrows
- The Net as Brian Jackson
1952
- Gift Horse as Petty Officer Martin
- The Gentle Gunman as Sentry (uncredited)
- I'm A Stranger as George Westcott
1951
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. as Seaman (uncredited)
- High Treason as George Ellis
- The Man in the White Suit as Frank
- Appointment with Venus as Sgt. Forbes
- Calling Bulldog Drummond as Alec
1950
- Blackout as Chalky
- Highly Dangerous as Customs Man
- The Blue Lamp as Spud
1949
- Train of Events as Ron Stacey
- A Run for Your Money as Conductor (uncredited)
- Once a Jolly Swagman as Dick
- All Over the Town as Burton