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'.

Patric Doonan

Acting Born April 18, 1925 – Died March 10, 1958 Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

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.

Seaman (uncredited)

The Cockleshell Heroes

Claridge - Sailor in Pub

The Man in the White Suit

Frank

A Run for Your Money

Conductor (uncredited)

What Every Woman Wants

Mark Hadley

Gift Horse

Petty Officer Martin

Calling Bulldog Drummond

Alec

Once a Jolly Swagman

Dick

The Blue Lamp

Spud

The Gentle Gunman

Sentry (uncredited)

High Treason

George Ellis

The Red Beret

Flash