Acting
Bernard Atha
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
Liam
Film · 2001
The Cold War Killers
Film · 1986
The Beiderbecke Affair
Series · 1985
The Road to 1984
Film · 1984
Sherlock Holmes
Series · 1984
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Series · 1984
The Lady's Maid's Bell
Film · 1983
All Day on the Sands
Film · 1979
The Spongers
Film · 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
Series · 1978
All Creatures Great and Small
Series · 1978
Pickersgill People
Series · 1978
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
Film · 1976
Bill Brand
Series · 1976
Days of Hope
Series · 1975
Leeds United!
Film · 1974
There Is a Happy Land
Film · 1974
Kisses at Fifty
Film · 1973
Steps Back
Film · 1973
The Rank and File
Film · 1971
Family Life
Film · 1971
Kes
Film · 1970