Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 27, 1928
Place of Birth:
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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Bernard Atha
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | The Cold War Killers | Hotel Porter |
| 1983 | The Lady's Maid's Bell | Pharmacist |
| 1979 | All Day on the Sands | |
| 1978 | The Spongers | Councillor Conway |
| 1976 | It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet | 2nd P.C. |
| 1974 | Leeds United! | Radio Reporter |
| 1974 | There Is a Happy Land | Park Ranger |
| 1973 | Kisses at Fifty | Social Security Man |
| 1973 | Steps Back | Porter |
| 1971 | The Rank and File | Personnel Officer |
| 1971 | Family Life | |
| 1970 | Kes | Youth Employment Officer |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Beiderbecke Affair | Returning Officer |
| 1984 | Sherlock Holmes | Dr Carthew |
| 1978 | All Creatures Great and Small | Jack Almond |
| 1978 | All Creatures Great and Small | Henry Dickson |
| 1976 | Bill Brand | Mr. Hollins |
| 1975 | Days of Hope | Vicar |