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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1925-04-18 (100 years old)

Place of Birth

Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

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

1955

John and Julie as Jim Webber

1954

Seagulls Over Sorrento as Petty Officer Herbert
What Every Woman Wants as Mark Hadley

1953

Wheel of Fate as Johnny Burrows
The Red Beret as Flash
The Net as Brian Jackson

1952

I'm A Stranger as George Westcott
The Gentle Gunman as Sentry (uncredited)
Gift Horse as Petty Officer Martin

1951

1950

Blackout as Chalky
Highly Dangerous as Customs Man

1949

Train of Events as Ron Stacey
A Run for Your Money as Conductor (uncredited)