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William Roache
Born
Apr 25, 1932
Age 93
Place of Birth
Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
11
Movies
15
TV Shows
IMDb Profile
William Roache
Acting
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.
Movies
11
TV Shows
15
Corriedale: Backstage Pass
as
Self
2026
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
as
Himself
2020
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
as
Self
2020
7 Up & Me
as
Self
2019
We Love the Monkees
Cast
2012
The Betty Driver Story
as
Self
2011
An Audience with Coronation Street
as
Self
2006
A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
as
Self
2000
His and Hers
as
Reporter
1961
The Bulldog Breed
as
Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
1960
Behind the Mask
as
Young Doctor (uncredited)
1958
