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Bernard Atha
Acting
Born: August 27, 1928
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
Kes
as Youth Employment Officer
Family Life
Leeds United!
as Radio Reporter
The Cold War Killers
as Hotel Porter
It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet
as 2nd P.C.
All Day on the Sands
The Spongers
as Councillor Conway
The Rank and File
as Personnel Officer
There Is a Happy Land
as Park Ranger
Kisses at Fifty
as Social Security Man
