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William Roache

Acting

Born April 25, 1932 · Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Also known as Bill Roache

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 2022
  • Member of the Order of the British Empire

Filmography4 titles