Bernard Atha

Bernard Atha

Deceased · Born: Aug 27, 1928 · Died: Oct 22, 2022

Personal Details

Born Aug 27, 1928 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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.

Career

1985
The Beiderbecke Affair
The Beiderbecke Affair as Returning Officer
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1984
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Dr Carthew
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1973
Play for Today
Play for Today as Social Security Man
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1971
Family Life
Family Life
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1969
Kes
Kes as Youth Employment Officer
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2015
The First Film
The First Film
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