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William Patrick Roache OBE (born 25 April 1932) is an English actor, best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Roache is the longest-serving cast member in Coronation Street having appeared in the show continuously since its first broadcast on 9 December 1960.
William Roache is an English actor who has played Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since 1960. He is the longest-serving living television actor in a continuous role and has a diverse background in the army, stage, film and spiritualism.
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- Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK
Mar 12, 2024 · Learn about the legendary soap actor who plays Ken Barlow, his marriages, children, and his OBE. Find out how much he earns, why he faces bankruptcy, and what he regrets.
- Calli Kitson
- William Roache, Helen Worth, Sally Dynevor
William Patrick "Bill" Roache MBE is an English actor. He has played Ken Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street since its first episode on 9 December 1960. He is listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving living television actor in a continuous role.
- April 25, 1932
Apr 25, 2022 · The actor, who plays Ken Barlow, released two photos taken by his son Will, a photographer. He also received birthday wishes from his co-stars and appeared in an ITV documentary.
Dec 31, 2021 · William Roache is longest-serving TV soap star in the world. Coronation Street actor William Roache says he is "delighted" to have been made an OBE in the New Year Honours list. The...
Dec 31, 2021 · William Roache is longest-serving TV soap star in the world. Coronation Street actor William Roache says he is "delighted" to have been made an OBE in the New Year Honours list. The...
