Bernard Atha
Bernard Atha CBE was an actor known for his many appearances in Ken Loach films and various notable Play for Today productions. He also served as a Labour councillor for the Kirkstall ward in Leeds for 57 years (1957-2014) and was once the Lord Mayor of the city. He trained in ballet and law before taking up his career in acting and politics. He died aged 94 on 22nd October 2022.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1928-08-27 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- 2022-10-22
Known for
- Kes (1970) — Youth Employment Officer
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) — Dr Carthew
- Family Life (1971)
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) — Jack Almond
- Liam (2001) — Teacher (uncredited)
- The Beiderbecke Affair (1985) — Returning Officer
- Days of Hope (1975) — Vicar
- The Rank and File (1971) — Personnel Officer
- Bill Brand (1976) — Mr. Hollins
- The Cold War Killers (1986) — Hotel Porter
- All Day on the Sands (1979)
- Kisses at Fifty (1973) — Social Security Man
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) — 2nd P.C.
- The Road to 1984 (1984) — Shop Manager
- The Lady's Maid's Bell (1983) — Pharmacist
- Leeds United! (1974) — Radio Reporter