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Bernard Atha

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 27, 1928

Died

October 22, 2022 (age 94)

Place of Birth

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Bernard Atha

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.

Filmography

2001FilmLiamas Teacher (uncredited)1986FilmThe Cold War Killersas Hotel Porter 1985TVThe Beiderbecke Affairas Returning Officer 1984TVSherlock Holmesas Dr Carthew 1984FilmThe Road to 1984as Shop Manager 1983FilmThe Lady's Maid's Bellas Pharmacist 1979FilmAll Day on the Sands 1978FilmThe Spongersas Councillor Conway 1978TVAll Creatures Great and Smallas Jack Almond 1976FilmIt Shouldn't Happen to a Vetas 2nd P.C.1976TVBill Brandas Mr. Hollins 1975TVDays of Hopeas Vicar 1974FilmLeeds United!as Radio Reporter 1974FilmThere Is a Happy Landas Park Ranger 1973FilmSteps Backas Porter 1973FilmKisses at Fiftyas Social Security Man 1971FilmFamily Life 1971FilmThe Rank and Fileas Personnel Officer 1970FilmKesas Youth Employment Officer