Acting · Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK · Born April 25, 1932
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.
MovieCorriedale: Backstage Pass
2026
as Self
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
2020
as Himself
MovieCoronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
2020
as Self
Movie7 Up & Me
2019
as Self
TVHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
as Self
We Love the Monkees
2012
TVThe Big Quiz
2011
as Self
MovieThe Betty Driver Story
2011
as Self
That Sunday Night Show
2011
Rewind The 60s
2010
Drama Trails
2010
TVLive from Studio Five
2009
as Self
TVCelebrity Juice
2008
as Self
MovieAn Audience with Coronation Street
2006
as Self
TVWho Do You Think You Are?
2004
as Self
TVThe Paul O'Grady Show
2004
MovieA Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
2000
as Self
TVSooty & Co.
1993
as Himself
MovieRik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993
as Self
TVRik Mayall Presents
1993
as Himself
TVThis Morning
1988
as Self
MovieCoronation Street: The First 25 Years
1985
as Ken Barlow (Archive)
TVWogan
1982
as Self
TVBlankety Blank
1979
as Self
TVAn Audience with...
1978
as Self
TVEmmerdale
1972
as Ken Barlow
MovieHis and Hers
1961
as Reporter
MovieThe Bulldog Breed
1960
as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
TVCoronation Street
1960
as Ken Barlow
MovieBehind the Mask
1958
as Young Doctor (uncredited)
