William Roache
Acting
Born: 1932-04-25 · Basford, 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.
🎬 Movies (13)
Corriedale: Backstage Pass
2026
Self
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
2020
Self
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
2020
Himself
7 Up & Me
2019
Self
We Love the Monkees
2012
The Betty Driver Story
2011
Self
An Audience with Coronation Street
2006
Self
A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
2000
Self
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993
Self
Coronation Street: The First 25 Years
1985
Ken Barlow (Archive)
His and Hers
1961
Reporter
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
Behind the Mask
1958
Young Doctor (uncredited)
📺 TV Shows (16)
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
Self
That Sunday Night Show
2011
The Big Quiz
2011
Self
Drama Trails
2010
Rewind The 60s
2010
Live from Studio Five
2009
Self
Celebrity Juice
2008
Self
The Paul O'Grady Show
2004
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004
Self
Rik Mayall Presents
1993
Himself
Sooty & Co.
1993
Himself
This Morning
1988
Self
Wogan
1982
Self
An Audience with...
1978
Self
Emmerdale
1972
Ken Barlow
Coronation Street
1960
Ken Barlow