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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1928-08-27 (96 years old)

Place of Birth

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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

1986

The Cold War Killers as Hotel Porter

1985

The Beiderbecke Affair as Returning Officer

1984

Sherlock Holmes as Dr Carthew

1983

1979

1978

The Spongers as Councillor Conway

1976

Bill Brand as Mr. Hollins

1975

Days of Hope as Vicar

1974

Leeds United! as Radio Reporter
There Is a Happy Land as Park Ranger

1973

Kisses at Fifty as Social Security Man
Steps Back as Porter

1971

The Rank and File as Personnel Officer

1970

Kes as Youth Employment Officer