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Bernard Atha
Acting
Born August 27, 1928 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Died October 22, 2022
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.
Awards & recognition
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Filmography7 titles
Sherlock Holmes
1984as Dr Carthew
1984as Dr Carthew
The Cold War Killers
1986as Hotel Porter
1986as Hotel Porter
All Creatures Great & Small
1978as Henry Dickson
1978as Henry Dickson
Kes
1969as Youth Employment Officer
1969as Youth Employment Officer
The Rank and File
1971as Personnel Officer
1971as Personnel Officer
Liam
2000as Teacher (uncredited)
2000as Teacher (uncredited)
Kisses at Fifty
1973as Social Security Man
1973as Social Security Man