Bernard Atha
Birth date
August 27, 1928
Death date
October 22, 2022
Place of birth
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Profession
Acting
Age
94 years
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.
