Bernard Atha
- Acting
- August 27, 1928 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
- October 22, 2022
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
- Liam · Teacher (uncredited)
- The Cold War Killers · Hotel Porter
- The Beiderbecke Affair · Returning Officer
- Sherlock Holmes · Dr Carthew
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Dr Carthew
- The Road to 1984 · Shop Manager
- The Lady's Maid's Bell · Pharmacist
- All Day on the Sands
- Pickersgill People · Edgar Dunkerley
- The Spongers · Councillor Conway
- All Creatures Great and Small · Jack Almond, Henry Dickson
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet · 2nd P.C.
- Bill Brand · Mr. Hollins
- Days of Hope · Vicar
- Leeds United! · Radio Reporter
- There Is a Happy Land · Park Ranger
- Steps Back · Porter
- Kisses at Fifty · Social Security Man
- Family Life
- The Rank and File · Personnel Officer
- Kes · Youth Employment Officer