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Bernard Atha

Acting

Birth Date

August 27, 1928

Place of Birth

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Date of Death

October 22, 2022

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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