
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