Patric Doonan
Actor
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
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
as Seaman (uncredited) 1951
The Blue Lamp
as Spud 1950
The Cockleshell Heroes
as Claridge - Sailor in Pub 1955
A Run for Your Money
as Conductor (uncredited) 1949
Gift Horse
as Petty Officer Martin 1952
Once a Jolly Swagman
as Dick 1949
The Red Beret
as Flash 1953
Highly Dangerous
as Customs Man 1950
The Gentle Gunman
as Sentry (uncredited) 1952
High Treason
as George Ellis 1951
Train of Events
as Ron Stacey 1949
Seagulls Over Sorrento
as Petty Officer Herbert 1954
Appointment with Venus
as Sgt. Forbes 1951
John and Julie
as Jim Webber 1955
Blackout
as Chalky 1950
The Net
as Brian Jackson 1953