Bernard Atha

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.

Known For

Liam 2001 ★ 6.3

The Cold War Killers 1986 ★ 8.0

The Beiderbecke Affair 1985 ★ 7.9

Sherlock Holmes 1984 ★ 8.2

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1984 ★ 10.0

The Road to 1984 1984 ★ 4.0

The Lady's Maid's Bell 1983 ★ 10.0

All Day on the Sands 1979 ★ 7.0

All Creatures Great and Small 1978 ★ 7.8

The Spongers 1978 ★ 10.0

Bill Brand 1976 ★ 7.3

It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet 1976 ★ 8.0

Days of Hope 1975 ★ 7.0

There Is a Happy Land 1974

Leeds United! 1974 ★ 10.0

Kisses at Fifty 1973 ★ 5.0

Steps Back 1973

Family Life 1971 ★ 7.3

The Rank and File 1971 ★ 6.7

Kes 1970 ★ 7.4