6.9
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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
6.9
Movie
6.6
Movie
The Blue Lamp
5.9
Movie
The Cockleshell Heroes
6.6
Movie
Gift Horse
6.6
Movie
The Red Beret
5.8
Movie
Once a Jolly Swagman
6.3
Movie
Train of Events
6.0
Movie
Highly Dangerous
5.7
Movie
High Treason
6.0
Movie
Seagulls Over Sorrento
5.7
Movie
Appointment with Venus
4.9
Movie
John and Julie
5.7
Movie
Blackout
6.4
Movie
Calling Bulldog Drummond
6.3
Movie
The Net
6.6
Movie
All Over the Town
6.6
Movie
What Every Woman Wants
6.3
Movie
I'm A Stranger
Acting credits 22
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |