Bernard Atha

Acting

Bernard Atha

Born 27 August 1928 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK · Died 22 October 2022 at 94

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

Highlights

Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Dr Carthew
Kes1970 · Film · Youth Employment Officer
All Creatures Great and Small1978 · Series · Jack Almond
Family Life1971 · Film
Liam2001 · Film · Teacher (uncredited)
The Beiderbecke Affair1985 · Series · Returning Officer

Filmography

Movies

14 films

Liam2001 · Film · Teacher (uncredited)
The Cold War Killers1986 · Film · Hotel Porter
The Road to 19841984 · Film · Shop Manager
The Lady's Maid's Bell1983 · Film · Pharmacist
All Day on the Sands1979 · Film
The Spongers1978 · Film · Councillor Conway
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet1976 · Film · 2nd P.C.
Leeds United!1974 · Film · Radio Reporter
There Is a Happy Land1974 · Film · Park Ranger
Steps Back1973 · Film · Porter
Kisses at Fifty1973 · Film · Social Security Man
Family Life1971 · Film
The Rank and File1971 · Film · Personnel Officer
Kes1970 · Film · Youth Employment Officer

Filmography

Series

7 shows

The Beiderbecke Affair1985 · Series · Returning Officer
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Dr Carthew
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Dr Carthew
Pickersgill People1978 · Series · Edgar Dunkerley
All Creatures Great and Small1978 · Series · Jack Almond
Bill Brand1976 · Series · Mr. Hollins
Days of Hope1975 · Series · Vicar