Bernard Atha

Known for: Acting

Born: 1928-08-27 – 2022-10-22 (aged 94)

From: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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 (20)

MOVIE★ 6.3
Liam
2001
as Teacher (uncredited)
MOVIE★ 8.0
The Cold War Killers
1986
as Hotel Porter
TV★ 7.9
The Beiderbecke Affair
1985
as Returning Officer
TV★ 8.2
Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Dr Carthew
TV★ 10.0
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984
as Dr Carthew
MOVIE★ 7.0
The Road to 1984
1984
as Shop Manager
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Lady's Maid's Bell
1983
as Pharmacist
MOVIE★ 7.0
All Day on the Sands
1979
MOVIE★ 10.0
The Spongers
1978
as Councillor Conway
TV★ 7.8
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
as Jack Almond
MOVIE★ 8.0
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
1976
as 2nd P.C.
TV★ 7.3
Bill Brand
1976
as Mr. Hollins
TV★ 7.0
Days of Hope
1975
as Vicar
MOVIE★ 10.0
Leeds United!
1974
as Radio Reporter
MOVIE
There Is a Happy Land
1974
as Park Ranger
MOVIE
Steps Back
1973
as Porter
MOVIE★ 5.0
Kisses at Fifty
1973
as Social Security Man
MOVIE★ 7.3
Family Life
1971
MOVIE★ 6.7
The Rank and File
1971
as Personnel Officer
MOVIE★ 7.4
Kes
1970
as Youth Employment Officer