Bernard Atha
Born
27 August 1928 (97)
Place of Birth
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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.
Filmography (14)
Liam
2001
The Cold War Killers
1986
The Road to 1984
1984
The Lady's Maid's Bell
1983
All Day on the Sands
1979
The Spongers
1978
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
1976
Leeds United!
1974
There Is a Happy Land
1974
Steps Back
1973
Kisses at Fifty
1973
Family Life
1971
The Rank and File
1971
Kes
1970