What is william roache?

William Roache

William Roache OBE (born 25 April 1932) is a British actor. He is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since it first aired on 9 December 1960. He is the longest-serving actor in a continuous role in a television soap opera.

Early Life and Career:

• Roache was born in Crompton, Lancashire, England.
• He attended Rydal School and served in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers before pursuing acting.
• Before Coronation Street, he had various acting roles in theatre and television.

Coronation Street:

• Roache is synonymous with Coronation Street.
• His character, Ken Barlow, has been a central figure in the show's storylines for over six decades.
• He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving TV actor in a continuous role.

Other Work:

• While primarily known for Coronation Street, Roache has appeared in other television programs and films.
• He has also written books, including an autobiography.

Honours:

• Roache was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2001 and an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2022 for his services to drama.

Personal Life:

• Roache has been married three times and has children. His personal life has been subject to media attention.