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