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Bernard Atha

Actor

Bernard Atha

Born August 27, 1928 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK Died October 22, 202214 films

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.

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Kes posterFirst watchKes19707.4as Youth Employment OfficerBullied at school and ignored and abused at home by his indifferent mother and older brother, Billy Casper, a 15-year-old working-class Yorkshire boy, tames and trains his pet kestrel…View film

Essential films

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Family Life poster7.3Family Life1971

Filmography

14 films as actor
  1. 2001LiamTeacher (uncredited)
  2. 1986The Cold War KillersHotel Porter
  3. 1984The Road to 1984Shop Manager
  4. 1983The Lady's Maid's BellPharmacist
  5. 1979All Day on the Sands
  6. 1978The SpongersCouncillor Conway
  7. 1976It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet2nd P.C.
  8. 1974Leeds United!Radio Reporter
  9. 1974There Is a Happy LandPark Ranger
  10. 1973Steps BackPorter
  11. 1973Kisses at FiftySocial Security Man
  12. 1971Family Life
  13. 1971The Rank and FilePersonnel Officer
  14. 1970KesYouth Employment Officer