Patric Doonan

Acting

Patric Doonan

Born
Died
(aged 32)
Birthplace
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Credits
22 titles

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'.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 22

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