Actor
Patric Doonan
Born April 18, 1925 in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UKDied March 10, 195822 films
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.
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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'.
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First watchCaptain Horatio Hornblower R.N.19517.0as Seaman (uncredited)Captain Horatio Hornblower leads his ship HMS Lydia on a perilous transatlantic voyage, during which his faithful crew battle both a Spanish warship and a ragged band of Central American…View filmEssential films
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22 films as actor- 1955The Cockleshell HeroesClaridge - Sailor in Pub
- 1955John and JulieJim Webber
- 1954Seagulls Over SorrentoPetty Officer Herbert
- 1954What Every Woman WantsMark Hadley
- 1953The Red BeretFlash
- 1953Wheel of FateJohnny Burrows
- 1953The NetBrian Jackson
- 1952The Gentle GunmanSentry (uncredited)
- 1952I'm A StrangerGeorge Westcott
- 1952Gift HorsePetty Officer Martin
- 1951High TreasonGeorge Ellis
- 1951Appointment with VenusSgt. Forbes
- 1951The Man in the White SuitFrank
- 1951Calling Bulldog DrummondAlec
- 1951Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.Seaman (uncredited)
- 1950Highly DangerousCustoms Man
- 1950BlackoutChalky
- 1950The Blue LampSpud
- 1949A Run for Your MoneyConductor (uncredited)
- 1949All Over the TownBurton
- 1949Once a Jolly SwagmanDick
- 1949Train of EventsRon Stacey