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
as Teacher (uncredited)
Liam
as Teacher (uncredited)
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter
The Road to 1984
as Shop Manager
The Road to 1984
as Shop Manager
The Lady's Maid's Bell
as Pharmacist
The Lady's Maid's Bell
as Pharmacist
All Day on the Sands
All Day on the Sands
The Spongers
as Councillor Conway
The Spongers
as Councillor Conway
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C.
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C.
Leeds United!
as Radio Reporter
Leeds United!
as Radio Reporter
There Is a Happy Land
as Park Ranger
There Is a Happy Land
as Park Ranger
Steps Back
as Porter
Steps Back
as Porter
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man
Family Life
Family Life
The Rank and File
as Personnel Officer
The Rank and File
as Personnel Officer
Kes
as Youth Employment Officer
Kes
as Youth Employment Officer