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Actor
Bernard Atha
- Born August 27, 1928 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died October 22, 2022
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
Kes1970
Sherlock Holmes1984
Family Life1971
All Creatures Great and Small1978
Liam2001
The Beiderbecke Affair1985
Days of Hope1975
The Rank and File1971
Filmography
- 2001LiamFilmTeacher (uncredited)
- 1986The Cold War KillersFilmHotel Porter
- 1985The Beiderbecke AffairSeriesReturning Officer
- 1984Sherlock HolmesSeriesDr Carthew
- 1984The Road to 1984FilmShop Manager
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesSeriesDr Carthew
- 1983The Lady's Maid's BellFilmPharmacist
- 1979All Day on the SandsFilm
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallSeriesJack Almond, Henry Dickson
- 1978The SpongersFilmCouncillor Conway
- 1978Pickersgill PeopleSeriesEdgar Dunkerley
- 1976Bill BrandSeriesMr. Hollins
- 1976It Shouldn't Happen to a VetFilm2nd P.C.
- 1975Days of HopeSeriesVicar
- 1974Leeds United!FilmRadio Reporter
- 1974There Is a Happy LandFilmPark Ranger
- 1973Kisses at FiftyFilmSocial Security Man
- 1973Steps BackFilmPorter
- 1971Family LifeFilm
- 1971The Rank and FileFilmPersonnel Officer
- 1970KesFilmYouth Employment Officer