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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Kes (1970) — Youth Employment Officer
2. Sherlock Holmes (1984) — Dr Carthew
3. Family Life (1971)
4. All Creatures Great and Small (1978) — Jack Almond
5. Liam (2001) — Teacher (uncredited)
6. The Beiderbecke Affair (1985) — Returning Officer
7. Days of Hope (1975) — Vicar
8. Bill Brand (1976) — Mr. Hollins
9. The Rank and File (1971) — Personnel Officer
10. The Cold War Killers (1986) — Hotel Porter
11. All Day on the Sands (1979)
12. Kisses at Fifty (1973) — Social Security Man
13. It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) — 2nd P.C.
14. The Road to 1984 (1984) — Shop Manager
15. The Lady's Maid's Bell (1983) — Pharmacist
16. Leeds United! (1974) — Radio Reporter
17. The Spongers (1978) — Councillor Conway
18. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) — Dr Carthew
19. There Is a Happy Land (1974) — Park Ranger
20. Steps Back (1973) — Porter