Acting
Bernard Atha
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK Born 1928
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.
13
Films
6
TV Shows
Known For
19 Credits
Sherlock Holmes
as Dr Carthew
1984
All Creatures Great and Small
as Jack Almond
1978
All Creatures Great and Small
as Henry Dickson
1978
The Beiderbecke Affair
as Returning Officer
1985
Bill Brand
as Mr. Hollins
1976
Kes
as Youth Employment Officer
1970
Days of Hope
as Vicar
1975
Liam
as Teacher (uncredited)
2001
Family Life
1971
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man
1973
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C.
1976
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter
1986