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Bernard Atha

Bernard Atha

Actor · 1928–2022 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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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.

Acted in 21

2000s

  1. 2001

    Liam

    Teacher (uncredited)

1980s

  1. 1986

    The Cold War Killers

    Hotel Porter

  2. 1985

    The Beiderbecke Affair

    Returning Officer · 1 episode

  3. 1984

    Sherlock Holmes

    Dr Carthew · 1 episode

    86

  4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

    Dr Carthew · 1 episode

  5. The Road to 1984

    Shop Manager

  6. 1983

    The Lady's Maid's Bell

    Pharmacist

1970s

  1. 1979

    All Day on the Sands

    Movie

  2. 1978

    Pickersgill People

    Edgar Dunkerley · 1 episode

  3. The Spongers

    Councillor Conway

  4. All Creatures Great and Small

    Jack Almond, Henry Dickson · 1 episode

    82
  5. 1976

    It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

    2nd P.C.

  6. Bill Brand

    Mr. Hollins · 1 episode

  7. 1975

    Days of Hope

    Vicar · 1 episode

  8. 1974

    Leeds United!

    Radio Reporter

  9. There Is a Happy Land

    Park Ranger

  10. 1973

    Steps Back

    Porter

  11. Kisses at Fifty

    Social Security Man

  12. 1971

    Family Life

    Movie

  13. The Rank and File

    Personnel Officer

  14. 1970

    Kes

    Youth Employment Officer

    83