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