Patric Doonan
April 18, 1925 – 1958
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
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
1951
The Red Beret
1953
Gift Horse
1952
The Man in the White Suit
1951
The Blue Lamp
1950
Appointment with Venus
1951
The Net
1953
Seagulls Over Sorrento
1954
Train of Events
1949
The Gentle Gunman
1952
John and Julie
1955
The Cockleshell Heroes
1955
Calling Bulldog Drummond
1951
All Over the Town
1949
High Treason
1951