William Roache

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

April 25, 1932 (94 yrs)

place of birth

Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

also known as

Bill Roache

total credits

11 movies

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.

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Known For

7 Up & Me

as Self

The Bulldog Breed

as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)

His and Hers

as Reporter

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

as Self

Behind the Mask

as Young Doctor (uncredited)

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe

as Self

Filmography

11 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

7.5

7 Up & Me

2019as Self

6.0

The Bulldog Breed

1960as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)

5.3

His and Hers

1961as Reporter

7.0

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

1993as Self

6.4

Behind the Mask

1958as Young Doctor (uncredited)

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe

2000as Self

6.5

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years

2020as Self

Corriedale: Backstage Pass

2026as Self

10.0

The Betty Driver Story

2011as Self

An Audience with Coronation Street

2006as Self

Coronation Street: The First 25 Years

1985as Ken Barlow (Archive)