William Roache
Acting

William Roache

Born 1932-04-25 · Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

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.

ActorCast

Known for

Coronation Street★ 5.2Viewing moment
Coronation Street
1960 · Series
The Betty Driver Story★ 10Viewing moment
The Betty Driver Story
2011
Sooty & Co.★ 7.2Viewing moment
Sooty & Co.
1993 · Series
Rik Mayall Presents★ 7.3Viewing moment
Rik Mayall Presents
1993 · Series
His and Hers★ 4.7Viewing moment
His and Hers
1961
Behind the Mask★ 6Viewing moment
Behind the Mask
1958
7 Up & Me★ 7.5Viewing moment
7 Up & Me
2019

Frequent collaborators

Helen WorthHelen WorthSally DynevorSally DynevorJoanna LumleyJoanna LumleyJohn ThomsonJohn ThomsonSally LindsaySally LindsayTina O'BrienTina O'BrienPatti ClarePatti ClareMichael Le VellMichael Le Vell