Patric Doonan

Acting

Patric Doonan

Born April 18, 1925Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK22 credits

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'.

Known For

Filmography

The Cockleshell Heroes
1955The Cockleshell Heroes
as Claridge - Sailor in PubMovie
John and Julie
1955John and Julie
as Jim WebberMovie
Seagulls Over Sorrento
1954Seagulls Over Sorrento
as Petty Officer HerbertMovie
What Every Woman Wants
1954What Every Woman Wants
as Mark HadleyMovie
The Red Beret
1953The Red Beret
as FlashMovie
Wheel of Fate
1953Wheel of Fate
as Johnny BurrowsMovie
The Net
1953The Net
as Brian JacksonMovie
The Gentle Gunman
1952The Gentle Gunman
as Sentry (uncredited)Movie
I'm A Stranger
1952I'm A Stranger
as George WestcottMovie
Gift Horse
1952Gift Horse
as Petty Officer MartinMovie
High Treason
1951High Treason
as George EllisMovie
Appointment with Venus
1951Appointment with Venus
as Sgt. ForbesMovie
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
1951Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
as Seaman (uncredited)Movie
Highly Dangerous
1950Highly Dangerous
as Customs ManMovie
Blackout
1950Blackout
as ChalkyMovie
The Blue Lamp
1950The Blue Lamp
as SpudMovie
A Run for Your Money
1949A Run for Your Money
as Conductor (uncredited)Movie
All Over the Town
1949All Over the Town
as BurtonMovie
Train of Events
1949Train of Events
as Ron StaceyMovie