William Roache

Acting25th April 1932(94)Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK30 titles

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.

Born

25th April 1932 · Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Bill Roache

Links

IMDb

Known for

Coronation Street

TV Show Soap

–9th December 1960

Emmerdale

TV Show Soap Drama

–16th October 1972

The Bulldog Breed

Movie Comedy

–13th December 1960

His and Hers

Movie Comedy

–1st January 1961

Sooty & Co.

TV Show Kids Comedy

–6th September 1993

Behind the Mask

Movie Drama

–23rd November 1958

Rik Mayall Presents

TV Show Comedy

–20th May 1993

Filmography

Corriedale: Backstage Pass
2026 · Movie · Self
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
2020 · Movie · Himself
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
2020 · Movie · Self
6.5
7 Up & Me
2019 · Movie · Self
7.5
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017 · TV · Self · 1 ep
8.0
We Love the Monkees
2012 · Movie
The Big Quiz
2011 · TV · Self · 1 ep
7.5
The Betty Driver Story
2011 · Movie · Self
10.0
That Sunday Night Show
2011 · TV
Rewind The 60s
2010 · TV
Drama Trails
2010 · TV
Live from Studio Five
2009 · TV · Self · 1 ep
3.8

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