Bernard Atha
Known for: Actor
Born: 27 August 1928, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Died: 22 October 2022
Credits: 21 titles
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
Liam
The Cold War Killers
The Beiderbecke Affair
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
The Road to 1984
The Lady's Maid's Bell
All Day on the Sands
Pickersgill People
The Spongers
All Creatures Great and Small
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Bill Brand
Days of Hope
Leeds United!
There Is a Happy Land
Steps Back
Kisses at Fifty
Family Life
The Rank and File
Kes