William Roache
Acting1932Basford, 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 History
2026
Corriedale: Backstage Pass
as Self
2020
2019
7 Up & Me
as Self
2017
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
TVas Self
2013
Celebrity Juice
TVas Self• 1 eps
2012
Who Do You Think You Are?
TVas Self• 1 eps
2011
2009
Live from Studio Five
TVas Self
2006
An Audience with...
TVas Self• 1 eps
2000
1993
Sooty & Co.
TVas Himself
Rik Mayall Presents
TVas Himself
1988
This Morning
TVas Self
1982
Wogan
TVas Self
1961
His and Hers
as Reporter
1960
The Bulldog Breed
as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
Coronation Street
TVas Ken Barlow
1958
Behind the Mask
as Young Doctor (uncredited)