Bernard Atha
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1928-08-27 – 2022-10-22
Place of birth: 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.
Known for
Kes
1970Youth Employment Officer
The Cold War Killers
1986Hotel Porter
The Lady's Maid's Bell
1983Pharmacist
All Day on the Sands
1979
The Rank and File
1971Personnel Officer
Leeds United!
1974Radio Reporter
The Spongers
1978Councillor Conway
Kisses at Fifty
1973Social Security Man
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
19762nd P.C.
Family Life
1971
There Is a Happy Land
1974Park Ranger
Steps Back
1973Porter