Bernard Atha
Known for
Acting
Life
1928 – 2022 (aged 94)
Born in
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Credits
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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.
Known For
Kes
03 Apr 1970
Sherlock Holmes
24 Apr 1984
Family Life
17 Nov 1971
All Creatures Great and Small
08 Jan 1978
Liam
23 Jan 2001
The Beiderbecke Affair
01 Jan 1985
Days of Hope
11 Sep 1975
The Rank and File
20 May 1971
Filmography
2001
- Liamas Teacher (uncredited)
1986
- The Cold War Killersas Hotel Porter
1985
- The Beiderbecke Affairas Returning Officer1 episode
1984
- Sherlock Holmesas Dr Carthew1 episode
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmesas Dr Carthew1 episode
- The Road to 1984as Shop Manager
1983
- The Lady's Maid's Bellas Pharmacist
1978
- Pickersgill Peopleas Edgar Dunkerley1 episode
- The Spongersas Councillor Conway
- All Creatures Great and Smallas Henry Dickson1 episode
1976
- It Shouldn't Happen to a Vetas 2nd P.C.
- Bill Brandas Mr. Hollins1 episode
1975
- Days of Hopeas Vicar1 episode
1974
- Leeds United!as Radio Reporter
- There Is a Happy Landas Park Ranger
1973
- Steps Backas Porter
- Kisses at Fiftyas Social Security Man
1971
- Family Life
- The Rank and Fileas Personnel Officer
1970
- Kesas Youth Employment Officer