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William Roache

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William Roache

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 25, 1932 (94 years old)

Place of Birth

Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Biography

William Roache is a British actor listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role. Roache has played Ken Barlow in the ITV soap Coronation Street since its very first episode in 1960.

Known For

Acting
2026Corriedale: Backstage PassSelf
2020Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable YearsSelf
2020Coronation Street: Queens of the StreetHimself
20197 Up & MeSelf
2017Harry Hill's Alien Fun CapsuleSelf
2012We Love the Monkees
2011The Betty Driver StorySelf
2011That Sunday Night Show
2011The Big QuizSelf
2010Rewind The 60s
2010Drama Trails
2009Live from Studio FiveSelf
2008Celebrity JuiceSelf
2006An Audience with Coronation StreetSelf
2004The Paul O'Grady Show
2004Who Do You Think You Are?Self
2000A Life on the Box: Arthur LoweSelf
1993Rik Mayall Presents: Micky LoveSelf
1993Rik Mayall PresentsHimself
1993Sooty & Co.Himself
1988This MorningSelf
1982WoganSelf
1978An Audience with...Self
1961His and HersReporter
1960The Bulldog BreedSpace Centre Operator (uncredited)
1960Coronation StreetKen Barlow
1958Behind the MaskYoung Doctor (uncredited)