Bernard Atha
Actor
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
Family Life
1971
Liam
as Teacher (uncredited) 2001
The Rank and File
as Personnel Officer 1971
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter 1986
All Day on the Sands
1979
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man 1973
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C. 1976
The Lady's Maid's Bell
as Pharmacist 1983
Leeds United!
as Radio Reporter 1974
The Spongers
as Councillor Conway 1978
There Is a Happy Land
as Park Ranger 1974
Steps Back
as Porter 1973