William Roache

William Roache, MBE (born April 25, 1932) is a British television actor, who plays the part of 'Ken Barlow' in the long-running soap opera, Coronation Street. He is the only remaining member of the original cast, having appeared in the first episode in 1960.

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MBE - April 25 - 1932 - Television - Actor - Ken Barlow - Soap opera - Coronation Street - 1960

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Although widely believed to be the longest-serving actor ever on a television series, the record is actually held by Helen Wagner, who has played matriarch 'Nancy Hughes' on As the World Turns since April 2, 1956, that soap's debut date.

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Helen Wagner - Nancy Hughes - As the World Turns - 1956

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His son is the actor, Linus Roache.

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