William Roache
William Roache is a British actor known for his role as Ken Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street, making him the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role.
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April 25, 1932
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William Roache, a British actor, is best known for his role as Ken Barlow in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street, appearing in over 4,500 episodes since its inception in 1960. Holding the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving male television star in a continuous role, Roache has also acted in various films, TV shows, and stage productions, such as A Flight of Eagles, Laughter in the Dark, Midsomer Murders, and Doctors. A deeply spiritual person, Roache has authored several books on topics like meditation, personal development, and connecting with the divine. As a member of the Pureland Buddhist society, he often discusses the impact of Buddhism on his life.
