Bernard Atha
Born: 1928-08-27 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Died: 2022-10-22
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
2001
- Liam as Teacher (uncredited)
1986
- The Cold War Killers as Hotel Porter
1985
- The Beiderbecke Affair as Returning Officer
1984
- Sherlock Holmes as Dr Carthew
1983
- The Lady's Maid's Bell as Pharmacist
1979
1978
- All Creatures Great and Small as Jack Almond
- The Spongers as Councillor Conway
1976
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet as 2nd P.C.
- Bill Brand as Mr. Hollins
1975
- Days of Hope as Vicar
1974
- There Is a Happy Land as Park Ranger
- Leeds United! as Radio Reporter
1973
- Steps Back as Porter
- Kisses at Fifty as Social Security Man
1971
- Family Life
- The Rank and File as Personnel Officer
1970
- Kes as Youth Employment Officer