Bernard Atha

Acting

Bernard Atha

Born August 27, 1928Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK 19 credits

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
2001Liam
as Teacher (uncredited)Movie
The Cold War Killers
1986The Cold War Killers
as Hotel PorterMovie
The Beiderbecke Affair
1985The Beiderbecke Affair
as Returning OfficerTV
Sherlock Holmes
1984Sherlock Holmes
as Dr CarthewTV
T
1984The Road to 1984
as Shop ManagerMovie
The Lady's Maid's Bell
1983The Lady's Maid's Bell
as PharmacistMovie
The Spongers
1978The Spongers
as Councillor ConwayMovie
Bill Brand
1976Bill Brand
as Mr. HollinsTV
Leeds United!
1974Leeds United!
as Radio ReporterMovie
There Is a Happy Land
1974There Is a Happy Land
as Park RangerMovie
Steps Back
1973Steps Back
as PorterMovie
Kisses at Fifty
1973Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security ManMovie
The Rank and File
1971The Rank and File
as Personnel OfficerMovie
Kes
1970Kes
as Youth Employment OfficerMovie