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Patric Doonan
Actor

Patric Doonan

18 Apr 1925Born
10 Mar 1958Died
32Age at death
22Credits

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'.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 1955The Cockleshell HeroesFilm: Claridge - Sailor in Pub
  2. 1955John and JulieFilm: Jim Webber
  3. 1954Seagulls Over SorrentoFilm: Petty Officer Herbert
  4. 1954What Every Woman WantsFilm: Mark Hadley
  5. 1953The Red BeretFilm: Flash
  6. 1953Wheel of FateFilm: Johnny Burrows
  7. 1953The NetFilm: Brian Jackson
  8. 1952The Gentle GunmanFilm: Sentry (uncredited)
  9. 1952I'm A StrangerFilm: George Westcott
  10. 1952Gift HorseFilm: Petty Officer Martin
  11. 1951High TreasonFilm: George Ellis
  12. 1951Appointment with VenusFilm: Sgt. Forbes
  13. 1951The Man in the White SuitFilm: Frank
  14. 1951Calling Bulldog DrummondFilm: Alec
  15. 1951Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.Film: Seaman (uncredited)
  16. 1950Highly DangerousFilm: Customs Man
  17. 1950BlackoutFilm: Chalky
  18. 1950The Blue LampFilm: Spud
  19. 1949A Run for Your MoneyFilm: Conductor (uncredited)
  20. 1949All Over the TownFilm: Burton
  21. 1949Once a Jolly SwagmanFilm: Dick
  22. 1949Train of EventsFilm: Ron Stacey

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