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Bernard Atha

Acting Born Aug 27, 1928 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK 21 credits

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.

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Known for

Sherlock Holmes

as Dr Carthew
Film

Kes

as Youth Employment Officer

Full filmography

  • Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr Carthew
  • All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Jack Almond
  • All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Henry Dickson
  • Bill Brand (1976) as Mr. Hollins
  • Kes (1970) as Youth Employment Officer
  • The Beiderbecke Affair (1985) as Returning Officer
  • Days of Hope (1975) as Vicar
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr Carthew
  • Family Life (1971)
  • Leeds United! (1974) as Radio Reporter
  • It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet (1976) as 2nd P.C.
  • The Spongers (1978) as Councillor Conway
  • The Road to 1984 (1984) as Shop Manager
  • All Day on the Sands (1979)
  • Liam (2001) as Teacher (uncredited)
  • Kisses at Fifty (1973) as Social Security Man
  • The Cold War Killers (1986) as Hotel Porter
  • The Rank and File (1971) as Personnel Officer
  • There Is a Happy Land (1974) as Park Ranger
  • The Lady's Maid's Bell (1983) as Pharmacist
  • Steps Back (1973) as Porter