
William Roache
Acting
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.
Known for

10.0
The Betty Driver Story
2011 · Movie

7.5
7 Up & Me
2019 · Movie

7.0
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993 · Movie

6.0
The Bulldog Breed
1960 · Movie

6.4
Behind the Mask
1958 · Movie

6.5
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
2020 · Movie

5.3
His and Hers
1961 · Movie

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
2000 · Movie

An Audience with Coronation Street
2006 · Movie

Corriedale: Backstage Pass
2026 · Movie