William Roache
William Roache | |
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Roache in 2017 | |
| Born | William Patrick Roache 25 April 1932 Basford, Nottingham, England |
| Other names | Bill Roache |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Known for | Coronation Street (1960–present) Ken and Deirdre's Bedtime Stories (2011) |
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| Partner | Emma Jesson (2010–2012) |
| Children | 5 (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 as well as a world record holder, 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.