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.

Born: April 25, 1932

Place of Birth: Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Known For

Movie

Filmography

2020

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years

as Self

2019

7 Up & Me

as Self

2017

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule

as Self

2011

The Big Quiz

as Self

2011

The Betty Driver Story

as Self

2009

Live from Studio Five

as Self

2008

Celebrity Juice

as Self

2006

An Audience with Coronation Street

as Self

2004

Who Do You Think You Are?

as Self

2004

The Paul O'Grady Show

2000

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe

as Self

1993

Sooty & Co.

as Himself

1993

Rik Mayall Presents

as Himself

1988

This Morning

as Self

1982

Wogan

as Self

1978

An Audience with...

as Self

1961

His and Hers

as Reporter

1960

The Bulldog Breed

as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)

1960

Coronation Street

as Ken Barlow

1958

Behind the Mask

as Young Doctor (uncredited)