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.
William Roache has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Signature works include Coronation Street, Coronation Street: 60 Unforgettable Years, 7 Up & Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
