Biography
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. In total, there are 30 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse William Roache's complete filmography — 13 films and 17 series — and find where to watch each title.
Career works
30
Movies
13
Series
17
Career average
6.3/10
Birth date
04/25/1932
Place of birth
Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Filmography highlights
Movies
Corriedale: Backstage Pass
2026
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Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
2020
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
2020 · 6.5
7 Up & Me
2019 · 7.5
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We Love the Monkees
2012
The Betty Driver Story
2011 · 10.0
An Audience with Coronation Street
2006
A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
2000
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
1993 · 7.1
Coronation Street: The First 25 Years
1985
His and Hers
1961 · 5.3
The Bulldog Breed
1960 · 6.1
Behind the Mask
1958 · 6.4
Series
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
2017 · 8.0
The Big Quiz
2011 · 7.5
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That Sunday Night Show
2011
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Rewind The 60s
2010
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Drama Trails
2010
Live from Studio Five
2009 · 3.8
Celebrity Juice
2008 · 6.7
Who Do You Think You Are?
2004 · 7.0
The Paul O'Grady Show
2004 · 5.1
Sooty & Co.
1993 · 7.2
Rik Mayall Presents
1993 · 7.3
This Morning
1988 · 5.2
Wogan
1982 · 5.6
Blankety Blank
1979 · 5.2
An Audience with...
1978 · 5.3