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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
Apr 21, 2022 · Ahead of his landmark 90th birthday, we’re joined today by Coronation Street icon Bill Roache. He’ll be reflecting on the highs and lows of Ken Barlow’s time on th ...more. He’s been a...
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Nov 12, 2020 · The ITV soap has been given an updated certificate from the record-recognising organisation, along with its longest-serving cast member William Roache. The programme, which became the world's...
Dec 31, 2021 · Coronation Street actor William Roache says he is "delighted" to have been made an OBE in the New Year Honours list. The 89-year-old debuted as Ken Barlow in the first episode of the ITV soap in...
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.
