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William Roache
Born 1932-04-25Basford, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Corriedale: Backstage PassSelfCoronation Street: Queens of the StreetHimselfCoronation Street: 60 Unforgettable YearsSelf7 Up & MeSelfWe Love the MonkeesRoleThe Betty Driver StorySelfAn Audience with Coronation StreetSelfA Life on the Box: Arthur LoweSelfRik Mayall Presents: Micky LoveSelfCoronation Street: The First 25 YearsKen Barlow (Archive)His and HersReporterThe Bulldog BreedSpace Centre Operator (uncredited)Behind the MaskYoung Doctor (uncredited)