
Patric Doonan
- Born
- April 18, 1925
- Died
- March 10, 1958 (32 years old)
- Place of birth
- Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
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'.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1955The Cockleshell HeroesFilm · Claridge - Sailor in Pub★ 5.9

- 1955John and JulieFilm · Jim Webber

- 1954Seagulls Over SorrentoFilm · Petty Officer Herbert

- 1954What Every Woman WantsFilm · Mark Hadley

- 1953The Red BeretFilm · Flash

- 1953Wheel of FateFilm · Johnny Burrows

- 1953The NetFilm · Brian Jackson

- 1952The Gentle GunmanFilm · Sentry (uncredited)

- 1952I'm A StrangerFilm · George Westcott

- 1952Gift HorseFilm · Petty Officer Martin★ 6.6

- 1951High TreasonFilm · George Ellis

- 1951Appointment with VenusFilm · Sgt. Forbes

- 1951The Man in the White SuitFilm · Frank★ 6.9

- 1951Calling Bulldog DrummondFilm · Alec

- 1951Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.Film · Seaman (uncredited)★ 7.0

- 1950Highly DangerousFilm · Customs Man

- 1950BlackoutFilm · Chalky

- 1950The Blue LampFilm · Spud★ 6.6

- 1949A Run for Your MoneyFilm · Conductor (uncredited)

- 1949All Over the TownFilm · Burton

- 1949Once a Jolly SwagmanFilm · Dick

- 1949Train of EventsFilm · Ron Stacey
