
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.

Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1984

All Creatures Great and Small
TV • 1978

All Creatures Great and Small
TV • 1978

Bill Brand
TV • 1976

Days of Hope
TV • 1975

The Beiderbecke Affair
TV • 1985

Kes
MOVIE • 1970

Family Life
MOVIE • 1971

Liam
MOVIE • 2001

It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
MOVIE • 1976

All Day on the Sands
MOVIE • 1979

There Is a Happy Land
MOVIE • 1974

The Spongers
MOVIE • 1978

Kisses at Fifty
MOVIE • 1973

The Cold War Killers
MOVIE • 1986

The Lady's Maid's Bell
MOVIE • 1983

Leeds United!
MOVIE • 1974

The Rank and File
MOVIE • 1971