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

Sherlock Holmes

All Creatures Great and Small

All Creatures Great and Small

Bill Brand

The Beiderbecke Affair

Kes

Days of Hope

Family Life

All Movies (14)

• Liam2001 · as Teacher (uncredited)
• The Cold War Killers1986 · as Hotel Porter
• The Road to 19841984 · as Shop Manager
• The Lady's Maid's Bell1983 · as Pharmacist
• All Day on the Sands1979
• The Spongers1978 · as Councillor Conway
• It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet1976 · as 2nd P.C.
• Leeds United!1974 · as Radio Reporter
• There Is a Happy Land1974 · as Park Ranger
• Steps Back1973 · as Porter
• Kisses at Fifty1973 · as Social Security Man
• Family Life1971
• The Rank and File1971 · as Personnel Officer
• Kes1970 · as Youth Employment Officer

All TV Shows (7)

• The Beiderbecke Affair1985 · as Returning Officer
• Sherlock Holmes1984 · as Dr Carthew
• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1984 · as Dr Carthew
• All Creatures Great and Small1978 · as Jack Almond
• All Creatures Great and Small1978 · as Henry Dickson
• Bill Brand1976 · as Mr. Hollins
• Days of Hope1975 · as Vicar