Person
Bernard Atha
Acting · 1928–2022 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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
Dr Carthew
All Creatures Great and Small
Jack Almond
Bill Brand
Mr. Hollins
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Dr Carthew
Days of Hope
Vicar
The Beiderbecke Affair
Returning Officer
Kes
Youth Employment Officer
The Road to 1984
Shop Manager
Family Life
1971
The Cold War Killers
Hotel Porter
Filmography
- 2001LiamTeacher (uncredited)
- 1986The Cold War KillersHotel Porter
- 1985The Beiderbecke AffairReturning Officer
- 1984Sherlock HolmesDr Carthew
- 1984The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesDr Carthew
- 1984The Road to 1984Shop Manager
- 1983The Lady's Maid's BellPharmacist
- 1979All Day on the Sands
- 1978The SpongersCouncillor Conway
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallJack Almond
- 1976It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet2nd P.C.
- 1976Bill BrandMr. Hollins
- 1975Days of HopeVicar
- 1974Leeds United!Radio Reporter
- 1974There Is a Happy LandPark Ranger
- 1973Steps BackPorter
- 1973Kisses at FiftySocial Security Man
- 1971Family Life
- 1971The Rank and FilePersonnel Officer
- 1970KesYouth Employment Officer
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