Acting
Patric Doonan
EN cinema · 22 credits
Born
18 April 1925
Died
10 March 1958 (aged 32)
Birthplace
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Also known as Patrick Doonan · George William Doonan
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
John and Julie
as Jim Webber
The Cockleshell Heroes
as Claridge - Sailor in Pub
Seagulls Over Sorrento
as Petty Officer Herbert
What Every Woman Wants
as Mark Hadley
Wheel of Fate
as Johnny Burrows
The Red Beret
as Flash
The Net
as Brian Jackson
I'm A Stranger
as George Westcott
The Gentle Gunman
as Sentry (uncredited)
Gift Horse
as Petty Officer Martin
High Treason
as George Ellis
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
as Seaman (uncredited)
Appointment with Venus
as Sgt. Forbes
The Blue Lamp
as Spud
Blackout
as Chalky
Highly Dangerous
as Customs Man
Train of Events
as Ron Stacey
All Over the Town
as Burton
A Run for Your Money
as Conductor (uncredited)
