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.
Filmography (30 titles)
MovieCorriedale: Backstage Pass
Self · 2026
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street
Himself · 2020
6.5MovieCoronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years
Self · 2020
7.5Movie7 Up & Me
Self · 2019
8.0ShowHarry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Self · 2017
We Love the Monkees
2012
7.5ShowThe Big Quiz
Self · 2011
10.0MovieThe Betty Driver Story
Self · 2011
That Sunday Night Show
2011
Rewind The 60s
2010
Drama Trails
2010
3.7ShowLive from Studio Five
Self · 2009
6.7ShowCelebrity Juice
Self · 2008
MovieAn Audience with Coronation Street
Self · 2006
7.0ShowWho Do You Think You Are?
Self · 2004
5.1ShowThe Paul O'Grady Show
2004
MovieA Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
Self · 2000
7.2ShowSooty & Co.
Himself · 1993
7.0MovieRik Mayall Presents: Micky Love
Self · 1993
7.3ShowRik Mayall Presents
Himself · 1993
5.2ShowThis Morning
Self · 1988
MovieCoronation Street: The First 25 Years
Ken Barlow (Archive) · 1985
5.3ShowWogan
Self · 1982
5.3ShowBlankety Blank
Self · 1979
5.3ShowAn Audience with...
Self · 1978
4.3ShowEmmerdale
Ken Barlow · 1972
5.3MovieHis and Hers
Reporter · 1961
6.0MovieThe Bulldog Breed
Space Centre Operator (uncredited) · 1960
5.3ShowCoronation Street
Ken Barlow · 1960
6.4MovieBehind the Mask
Young Doctor (uncredited) · 1958