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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

20

Gender

Male

Birthday

1928-08-27

Day of Death

2022-10-22 (94 years old)

Place of Birth

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Also Known As

Bernard Atha

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

Acting

Kes

1970

Kes

as

Youth Employment Officer

The Cold War Killers

1986

The Cold War Killers

as

Hotel Porter

The Lady's Maid's Bell

1983

The Lady's Maid's Bell

as

Pharmacist

The Rank and File

1971

The Rank and File

as

Personnel Officer

Leeds United!

1974

Leeds United!

as

Radio Reporter

Kisses at Fifty

1973

Kisses at Fifty

as

Social Security Man

The Spongers

1978

The Spongers

as

Councillor Conway

There Is a Happy Land

1974

There Is a Happy Land

as

Park Ranger

Steps Back

1973

Steps Back

as

Porter

Liam

2001

Liam

as

Teacher (uncredited)

The Road to 1984

1984

The Road to 1984

as

Shop Manager

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

as

Dr Carthew

Bill Brand

Bill Brand

as

Mr. Hollins

The Beiderbecke Affair

The Beiderbecke Affair

as

Returning Officer

Production

Crew

Directing