Bernard Atha
Known For
Acting
Born
1928-08-27 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Died
2022-10-22
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.
Most Known For
Sherlock Holmes
as Dr Carthew
All Creatures Great and Small
as Jack Almond
All Creatures Great and Small
as Henry Dickson
Kes
as Youth Employment Officer
Bill Brand
as Mr. Hollins
The Beiderbecke Affair
as Returning Officer
Days of Hope
as Vicar
Liam
as Teacher (uncredited)
The Rank and File
as Personnel Officer
Family Life
The Spongers
as Councillor Conway
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C.
Leeds United!
as Radio Reporter
All Day on the Sands
Steps Back
as Porter
The Road to 1984
as Shop Manager
The Lady's Maid's Bell
as Pharmacist
There Is a Happy Land
as Park Ranger