Bernard Atha
Acting • Born 1928-08-27 – Died 2022-10-22
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
20 credits
Kes
Movie • 1970
Youth Employment Officer
The Cold War Killers
Movie • 1986
Hotel Porter
The Lady's Maid's Bell
Movie • 1983
Pharmacist
All Day on the Sands
Movie • 1979
The Rank and File
Movie • 1971
Personnel Officer
Leeds United!
Movie • 1974
Radio Reporter
The Spongers
Movie • 1978
Councillor Conway
Kisses at Fifty
Movie • 1973
Social Security Man
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Movie • 1976
2nd P.C.
Family Life
Movie • 1971
There Is a Happy Land
Movie • 1974
Park Ranger
Steps Back
Movie • 1973
Porter
Liam
Movie • 2001
Teacher (uncredited)
The Road to 1984
Movie • 1984
Shop Manager
Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1984
Dr Carthew
All Creatures Great and Small
TV • 1978
Jack Almond
Bill Brand
TV • 1976
Mr. Hollins
Days of Hope
TV • 1975
Vicar
All Creatures Great and Small
TV • 1978
Henry Dickson
The Beiderbecke Affair
TV • 1985
Returning Officer