Birthday

1928-08-27

Place of Birth

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Bernard Atha CBE is 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.