Bernard Atha
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.
Acting
Movie
Kes
as Youth Employment Officer
1970
TV
Sherlock Holmes
as Dr Carthew
1984
Movie
Family Life
1971
TV
All Creatures Great and Small
as Jack Almond
1978
TV
All Creatures Great and Small
as Henry Dickson
1978
Movie
Liam
as Teacher (uncredited)
2001
TV
The Beiderbecke Affair
as Returning Officer
1985
TV
Days of Hope
as Vicar
1975
TV
Bill Brand
as Mr. Hollins
1976
Movie
The Rank and File
as Personnel Officer
1971
Movie
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter
1986
Movie
All Day on the Sands
1979
Movie
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man
1973
Movie
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C.
1976
Movie
The Lady's Maid's Bell
as Pharmacist
1983
Movie
Leeds United!
as Radio Reporter
1974
Movie
The Spongers
as Councillor Conway
1978
Movie
The Road to 1984
as Shop Manager
1984
Movie
There Is a Happy Land
as Park Ranger
1974
Movie
Steps Back
as Porter
1973