William Roache
William Roache | |
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Roache in 2017 | |
| Born | William Patrick Roache 25 April 1932 Basford, Nottingham, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–present |
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| Children | 5 (2 deceased), including Linus and James |
| Relatives | Rosalind Bennett (daughter-in-law) |
William Patrick Roache (born 25 April 1932) is an English actor. He is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street and is the longest-serving cast member in the series, having appeared in the show continuously since its first broadcast on 9 December 1960. He is listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest-serving television star in a continuous role.
He is the longest serving television soap opera actor, however Patricia Greene holds the record for the longest serving soap opera actor in all mediums. She has played Jill Archer in radio series The Archers since 1957.