William Roache
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 25, 1932 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1958–2020 (63 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
William Roache works in acting. Born April 25, 1932 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Coronation Street (1960) as Ken Barlow
- Emmerdale (1972) as Ken Barlow
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Rik Mayall Presents (1993) as Himself
- Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017) as Self
- Sooty & Co. (1993) as Himself
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- The Big Quiz (2011) as Self
- Drama Trails (2010)
- 7 Up & Me (2019) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Rewind The 60s (2010)
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
- His and Hers (1961) as Reporter
- Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love (1993) as Self
- Behind the Mask (1958) as Young Doctor (uncredited)
- That Sunday Night Show (2011)
- Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years (2020) as Self
- We Love the Monkees (2012)
- Coronation Street: Queens of the Street (2020) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Roache best known for?
William Roache is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Coronation Street (1960), This Man Must Die (1969), Wogan (1982), Celebrity Juice (2008).
When and where was William Roache born?
William Roache was born on April 25, 1932 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
How many credits does William Roache have?
William Roache has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2020.
What is William Roache's background in cinema and television?
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.
William Roache by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Rik Mayall Presents (1993) as Himself — aged about 61
- Sooty & Co. (1993) as Himself — aged about 61
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self — aged about 72
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self — aged about 76
- Behind the Mask (1958) as Young Doctor (uncredited) — aged about 26
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Space Centre Operator (uncredited) — aged about 28
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