William Roache

Actor, TV Actor

1932 –

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Who is William Roache?

William Patrick Roache, MBE, known professionally as Bill Roache, 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 Guinness World Records as the longest serving living actor in a continuous role.

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Born
Apr 25, 1932
Basford, Nottinghamshire
Also known as
  • William Patrick Roache
  • William Roach
  • Bill Roache MBE
  • William Roache M.B.E.
  • William Roache MBE
  • Bill Roache
  • William Patrick Harry Roache
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Rydal Penrhos
Employment
  • ITV plc

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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