William Roache
ActingWilliam 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.
Movies
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Corriedale: Backstage Pass
2026
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Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
2020
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7 Up & Me
2019
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The Betty Driver Story
2011
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An Audience with Coronation Street
2006
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A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
2000
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Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993
Ken Barlow (Archive)
Coronation Street: The First 25 Years
1985
Reporter
His and Hers
1961
Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
The Bulldog Breed
1960
Young Doctor (uncredited)
Behind the Mask
1958
TV Shows
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017
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The Big Quiz
2011
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Live from Studio Five
2009
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Celebrity Juice
2008
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Who Do You Think You Are?
2004
The Paul O'Grady Show
2004
Himself
Sooty & Co.
1993
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Rik Mayall Presents
1993
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This Morning
1988
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Wogan
1982
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Blankety Blank
1979
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An Audience with...
1978
Ken Barlow
Emmerdale
1972
Ken Barlow
Coronation Street
1960
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