Known for
Acting
Credits
21
Gender
Man
Birthday
18 Apr 1925
Day of death
10 Mar 1958 (32)
Place of birth
Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK
Also known as
Patrick Doonan
George William Doonan
Patric Doonan
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
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | John and Julie | Jim Webber |
| 1954 | Seagulls Over Sorrento | Petty Officer Herbert |
| 1954 | What Every Woman Wants | Mark Hadley |
| 1953 | The Red Beret | Flash |
| 1953 | The Net | Brian Jackson |
| 1953 | Wheel of Fate | Johnny Burrows |
| 1952 | Gift Horse | Petty Officer Martin |
| 1952 | The Gentle Gunman | Sentry (uncredited) |
| 1952 | I'm A Stranger | George Westcott |
| 1951 | The Man in the White Suit | Frank |
| 1951 | Captain Horatio Hornblower | Seaman (uncredited) |
| 1951 | High Treason | George Ellis |
| 1951 | Appointment with Venus | Sgt. Forbes |
| 1951 | Calling Bulldog Drummond | Alec |
| 1950 | The Blue Lamp | Spud |
| 1950 | Highly Dangerous | Customs Man |
| 1950 | Blackout | Chalky |
| 1949 | A Run for Your Money | Conductor (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Once a Jolly Swagman | Dick |
| 1949 | Train of Events | Ron Stacey |
| 1949 | All Over the Town | Burton |