Bernard Atha was an English actor known for his roles in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984), Coronation Street (1960), and Black Jack (1979). Born on August 27, 1928, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, he passed away on October 22, 2022.
Personal and Family Life
Bernard Atha was involved in local politics and served as the Lord Mayor of Leeds from May 2000 to May 2001. He worked as a local councillor on Leeds City Council and was the chairman of the Northern Ballet Theatre in Leeds. Additionally, he taught law at Huddersfield Technical College.
Death and Legacy
Bernard Atha died on October 22, 2022. His contributions to both the arts and local community politics left a lasting impact on Leeds. He is remembered for his dedication to local theatre as well as his work in public service.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kes | 1970-04-03 | Youth Employment Officer |
| Kisses at Fifty | 1973-01-22 | Social Security Man |
| It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet | 1976-11-18 | |
| All Day on the Sands | 1979-02-24 | |
| The Rank and File | 1971-05-20 | Personnel Officer |
| Leeds United! | 1974-10-31 | Radio Reporter |
| Family Life | 1971-11-17 | |
| The Spongers | 1978-01-24 | Councillor Conway |
| There Is a Happy Land | 1974-05-05 | Park Ranger |
| The Cold War Killers | 1986-01-01 | Hotel Porter |
| The Lady’s Maid’s Bell | 1983-05-27 | Pharmacist |
| Sherlock Holmes | 1984-04-24 | Dr Carthew |
| The Beiderbecke Affair | 1985-01-06 | Returning Officer |
| Bill Brand | 1976-06-07 | Mr. Hollins |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Jack Almond |
| Days of Hope | 1975-09-11 | Vicar |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Henry Dickson |