Bernard Atha
Acting

Bernard Atha

Born 1928-08-27 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Bernard Atha CBE is 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.

ActorCast

Known for

Kes★ 7.5Viewing moment
Kes
1970
Family Life★ 7.2Viewing moment
Family Life
1971
The Rank and File★ 5Viewing moment
The Rank and File
1971
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes★ 10Viewing moment
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1984 · Series
Days of Hope★ 7Viewing moment
Days of Hope
1975 · Series
The Road to 1984★ 7Viewing moment
The Road to 1984
1984
The Lady's Maid's Bell★ 10Viewing moment
The Lady's Maid's Bell
1983
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet★ 6Viewing moment
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
1976
Leeds United!Viewing moment
Leeds United!
1974
The SpongersViewing moment
The Spongers
1978
Kisses at FiftyViewing moment
Kisses at Fifty
1973
There Is a Happy LandViewing moment
There Is a Happy Land
1974

Frequent collaborators

Ken LoachKen LoachColin WellandColin WellandPeter KerriganPeter KerriganJim AllenJim AllenDuggie BrownDuggie BrownBill DeanBill DeanDuggie BrownDuggie BrownAlun ArmstrongAlun Armstrong