William Roache

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.1802

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Apr-1932

Age

(94 years old)

Place of Birth

Basford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Bill Roache

William Roache

Biography

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.


Credits

We Love the Monkees We Love the Monkees (2012) Character: N/A
Celebrating the career of the Monkees, initially conceived as the American answer to the Beatles. Charting the group's meteoric rise during the 60s, the programme features new interviews with former members Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork.
Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love Rik Mayall Presents: Micky Love (1993) Character: Self
Mickey Love is an aging television quiz show host who after climbing his way back to the top after conquering alcoholism has hosted the highly rated "Family Values" for over ten years. But when he hears a false rumor that his show will be axed to make way for a new one to be hosted by young upstart Greg Deane. Mickey bitterly resorts to desperate measures to cling on to his career. Little does Mickey know however is that his bosses actually have something else in store for him.
Coronation Street: The First 25 Years Coronation Street: The First 25 Years (1985) Character: Ken Barlow (Archive)
1985 documentary made to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Coronation Street.
Coronation Street: Queens of the Street Coronation Street: Queens of the Street (2020) Character: Himself
We mark 60 glorious years of Coronation Street, the world’s longest-running soap, with a celebration of the women who have ruled the roost in Weatherfield since the very first episode in December 1960.
A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe (2000) Character: Self
Terry Wogan presents a compilation programme celebrating the unique talent of Arthur Lowe. Featuring interviews with those who knew him, and footage from both his classic comedy performances and his many straight roles.
Corriedale: Backstage Pass Corriedale: Backstage Pass (2026) Character: Self
Corriedale behind the scenes fun, exclusive interviews and a few surprises along the way.
An Audience with Coronation Street An Audience with Coronation Street (2006) Character: Self
Coronation Street stars reveal their musical talents, featuring performers Richard Fleeshman, Andrew Whyment and Wendi Peters with William Roache and Johnny Briggs.
7 Up & Me 7 Up & Me (2019) Character: Self
In celebration of the release of 63 Up, the 2019 installment of Michael Apted's groundbreaking documentary series that began in 1964, a number of British and American celebrity fans now discuss its impact on popular culture and its lasting legacy. The film also candidly explores pivotal moments of celebrities’ own lives—from school days and first loves to family and fulfilled ambitions—while tapping into changes in social history around topics such as class, education, and parenting.
His and Hers His and Hers (1961) Character: Reporter
Author-explorer Reggie Blake takes an unorthodox approach to his craft, apparently finding inspiration in the adventures suggested by his agent Charles Lunton; it matters little that most of his experiences are wildly embellished or even entirely fictitious...
The Bulldog Breed The Bulldog Breed (1960) Character: Space Centre Operator (uncredited)
Norman Puckle, a well-meaning but clumsy grocer's assistant, can't seem to do anything right. After being rejected by Marlene, the love of his life, he attempts suicide, but can't even do that. He is saved from jumping off a cliff at 'Lover's Leap' by a Royal Navy petty officer. He persuades Puckle to join the Royal Navy, where he'll meet 'lots of girls'. Life in the Navy proves not to be as rosy as it's been described, and Puckle fails at every task during basic training. But despite this, he's regarded by the Admiral in charge of a rocket project to be a 'typical average British sailor', and chosen to be the first man to fly into outer space in an experimental rocket.
Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years (2020) Character: Self
Featuring a whole host of Coronation Street stars past and present, this special explores the legacy of the world's longest-running soap opera.
Behind the Mask Behind the Mask (1958) Character: Young Doctor (uncredited)
A newly qualified surgeon takes the blame for his drug addict colleague after the death their patient through neglect.



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