Bernard Atha
- Born
- August 27, 1928
- Died
- October 22, 2022 (94 years old)
- Place of birth
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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
- 2001LiamFilm · Teacher (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1986The Cold War KillersFilm · Hotel Porter
- 1985The Beiderbecke AffairSeries · Returning Officer
- 1984Sherlock HolmesSeries · Dr Carthew★ 8.2
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSeries · Dr Carthew
- 1984The Road to 1984Film · Shop Manager
- 1983The Lady's Maid's BellFilm · Pharmacist
- 1979All Day on the SandsFilm
- 1978Pickersgill PeopleSeries · Edgar Dunkerley
- 1978The SpongersFilm · Councillor Conway
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallSeries · Jack Almond, Henry Dickson★ 7.8
- 1976It Shouldn't Happen to a VetFilm · 2nd P.C.
- 1976Bill BrandSeries · Mr. Hollins
- 1975Days of HopeSeries · Vicar
- 1974Leeds United!Film · Radio Reporter
- 1974There Is a Happy LandFilm · Park Ranger
- 1973Steps BackFilm · Porter
- 1973Kisses at FiftyFilm · Social Security Man
- 1971Family LifeFilm★ 7.2
- 1971The Rank and FileFilm · Personnel Officer
- 1970KesFilm · Youth Employment Officer★ 7.4
