William 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.

Known for

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Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years

2020 ⭐ 6.5

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7 Up & Me

2019 ⭐ 7.5

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The Betty Driver Story

2011 ⭐ 10.0

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Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

1993 ⭐ 7.0

Career timeline

2026

Corriedale: Backstage Pass

Self · 2026

2020

Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years

Self · 2020

⭐ 6.5

2019

7 Up & Me Notable

Self · 2019

⭐ 7.5

2011

The Betty Driver Story Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 10.0

2006

An Audience with Coronation Street

Self · 2006

2000

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe

Self · 2000

1993

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love Notable

Self · 1993

⭐ 7.0

1985

Coronation Street: The First 25 Years

Ken Barlow (Archive) · 1985

1961

His and Hers

Reporter · 1961

⭐ 5.3

1960

The Bulldog Breed

Space Centre Operator (uncredi · 1960

⭐ 6.0

1958

Behind the Mask

Young Doctor (uncredited) · 1958

⭐ 6.4

Frequently appears with

Joanna Lumley

Narrator

Barbara Knox

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Helen Worth

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Jack P. Shepherd

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Rula Lenska

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Richard E. Grant

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Michael Sheen

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Full filmography

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Corriedale: Backstage Pass

2026

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Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years

2020 ⭐ 6.5

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7 Up & Me

2019 ⭐ 7.5

HD

The Betty Driver Story

2011 ⭐ 10.0

HD

An Audience with Coronation Street

2006

HD

A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe

2000

HD

Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love

1993 ⭐ 7.0

HD

Coronation Street: The First 25 Years

1985

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His and Hers

1961 ⭐ 5.3

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The Bulldog Breed

1960 ⭐ 6.0

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Behind the Mask

1958 ⭐ 6.4