
William Roache
Acting
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.
TV Shows(16)

Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Self
2017

The Big Quiz
Self
2011
That Sunday Night Show
2011
Rewind The 60s
2010
Drama Trails
2010

Live from Studio Five
Self
2009

Celebrity Juice
Self
2008

Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
2004

The Paul O'Grady Show
2004

Sooty & Co.
Himself
1993

Rik Mayall Presents
Himself
1993

This Morning
Self
1988

Wogan
Self
1982

An Audience with...
Self
1978

Emmerdale
Ken Barlow
1972

Coronation Street
Ken Barlow
1960
Movies(12)

Corriedale: Backstage Pass
Self
2026
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
Himself
2020

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
Self
2020

7 Up & Me
Self
2019
We Love the Monkees
2012

The Betty Driver Story
Self
2011

An Audience with Coronation Street
Self
2006

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
Self
2000

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Self
1993

His and Hers
Reporter
1961

The Bulldog Breed
Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
1960

Behind the Mask
Young Doctor (uncredited)
1958