William Roache

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 is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Sooty & Co. (1993), Coronation Street (1960), Emmerdale (1972), Wogan (1982), Celebrity Juice (2008), The Paul O'Grady Show (2004), An Audience with... (1978), Who Do You Think You Are? (2004). The recorded credits span 1958 to 2026, including 9 movies and 17 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.