Patric Doonan
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as Frank The Man in the White Suit 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'.
Filmography
The Man in the White Suit
as Frank
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
as Seaman (uncredited)
The Blue Lamp
as Spud
The Cockleshell Heroes
as Claridge - Sailor in Pub
Gift Horse
as Petty Officer Martin
A Run for Your Money
as Conductor (uncredited)
The Red Beret
as Flash
Once a Jolly Swagman
as Dick
The Gentle Gunman
as Sentry (uncredited)
Highly Dangerous
as Customs Man
High Treason
as George Ellis
Train of Events
as Ron Stacey
Seagulls Over Sorrento
as Petty Officer Herbert
Appointment with Venus
as Sgt. Forbes
John and Julie
as Jim Webber
Blackout
as Chalky
The Net
as Brian Jackson
Calling Bulldog Drummond
as Alec
All Over the Town
as Burton
What Every Woman Wants
as Mark Hadley