1970Nominee
Best Performance
Kes
Bernard Atha
Actor
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
August 27, 1928
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1971Nominee
Best Performance
Family Life
2001Nominee
Best Performance
Liam
Career Highlights
1974Highlight
Best Performance
There Is a Happy Land
1978Highlight
Best Performance
The Spongers