Patric Doonan

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'.
Cast

The Man in the White Suit
Frank

The Blue Lamp
Spud

High Treason
George Ellis

Train of Events
Ron Stacey

Seagulls Over Sorrento
Petty Officer Herbert

I'm A Stranger
George Westcott

John and Julie
Jim Webber

All Over the Town
Burton

Wheel of Fate
Johnny Burrows

A Run for Your Money
Conductor (uncredited)

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Seaman (uncredited)

The Gentle Gunman
Sentry (uncredited)

What Every Woman Wants
Mark Hadley

Blackout
Chalky

Gift Horse
Petty Officer Martin

The Red Beret
Flash

The Net
Brian Jackson

Calling Bulldog Drummond
Alec

Highly Dangerous
Customs Man

Once a Jolly Swagman
Dick

Appointment with Venus
Sgt. Forbes

The Cockleshell Heroes
Claridge - Sailor in Pub