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.
Kes
(Youth Employment Officer)
The Cold War Killers
(Hotel Porter)
The Lady's Maid's Bell
(Pharmacist)
All Day on the Sands
The Rank and File
(Personnel Officer)
Leeds United!
(Radio Reporter)
Kisses at Fifty
(Social Security Man)
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
(2nd P.C.)
The Spongers
(Councillor Conway)
Family Life
There Is a Happy Land
(Park Ranger)
Steps Back
(Porter)
Sherlock Holmes
(Dr Carthew)
The Beiderbecke Affair
(Returning Officer)
All Creatures Great and Small
(Jack Almond)
Bill Brand
(Mr. Hollins)
Days of Hope
(Vicar)
All Creatures Great and Small
(Henry Dickson)