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