Person Details
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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Movie Involvements: 8
TV Involvements: 3
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Sherlock Holmes
(1984) Dr CarthewKes
(1970) Youth Employment OfficerDays of Hope
(1975) VicarThe Cold War Killers
(1986) Hotel PorterBill Brand
(1976) Mr. HollinsThe Rank and File
(1971) Personnel OfficerThe Spongers
(1978) Councillor ConwayLeeds United!
(1974) Radio ReporterActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hotel Porter | |
| 1985 | Returning Officer | |
| 1984 | Dr Carthew | |
| 1983 | Pharmacist | |
| 1979 | N/A | |
| 1978 | Councillor Conway | |
| Jack Almond | ||
| Henry Dickson | ||
| 1976 | 2nd P.C. | |
| Mr. Hollins | ||
| 1975 | Vicar | |
| 1974 | Radio Reporter | |
| Park Ranger | ||
| 1973 | Porter | |
| Social Security Man | ||
| 1971 | N/A | |
| Personnel Officer | ||
| 1970 | Youth Employment Officer | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |