William Roache
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For other people with the same name, see William Roach (disambiguation).
William Patrick Roache OBE (born 25 April 1932) is an English actor, best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Roache is the longest-serving cast member in Coronation Street 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.[1]
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Born | William Patrick Roache (1932-04-25) 25 April 1932 (age 92) Basford, Nottingham, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1958–present |
Known for | Longest serving TV soap opera actor |
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Children | 5, including Linus and James |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Welsh Fusiliers |
Years of service | 1953–1956 |
Rank | Captain |
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