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William Roache, MBE (born April 25, 1932 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, United Kingdom) 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.

Although widely believed to be the longest-serving actor ever on a television series, the record is actually held by Don Hastings, who has played Dr. Bob Hughes on As the World Turns since October 1960.

His son is the actor, Linus Roache.

He is a member of the Druid order and has celebrated the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge.

He once served has a Commissioned Officer, reaching the rank of Captain in the Royal Welch Fusiliers. He was educated at Rydal Penrhos, an independent school in Colwyn Bay, Wales.

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