William Roache is a famous English actor who is best known for playing Ken Barlow in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since it was first broadcast on 9 December 1960.
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William Roache was born on April 25, 1932, in Basford, Nottingham, in the United Kingdom. He is the son of Joseph William Vincent Roache and Hester Vera. His father was a doctor and his mother, a successful businesswoman.
William Roache started his education at the Steiner school set up by his grandfather, a physician, and surgeon, in the family’s garden and later went to the Rydal School.
William Roache joined the British Army and was commissioned into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1953. A year later, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He left in 1956 with the rank of captain.

William Roache Net Worth
How much is William Roache worth? William Roache has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Acting has brought him more money than military service.
William Roache Wife
Is William Roache married? Who is William Roache’s wife? William Roache married Anna Cropper from 1961 to 1974. They divorced and he later married Sarah Roache between 1978 and 2009. Sarah Roache was his life until she died on February 7, 2009.
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William Roache Children
William Roache is the father of Linus Roache, James Roache, Vanya Roache, Verity Roache, and Edwina Roache.
William Roache Salary
How much does William Roache earn? William Roache earns an annual salary of about $808,333.33.
Questions people ask about William Roache
Is William Roache leaving Corrie?
William Roache has taken time off from the ITV soap after recovering from Covid 19.
How old is William Roache?
William Roache was born on April 25, 1932.
Is William Roache still in Coronation Street?
William Roache is on break from Coronation Street for a while. He announced this after he recovered from Covid-19.
How much is Bill Roache worth?
William Roache has an estimated net worth of $5 million
What age is Ken Roach?
William Roache was born on April 25, 1932.
Has William Roache got an OBE?
William Roache does not have an OBE but rather an MBE, a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the civil service.
Who is William Roache’s grandson?
William Roache has no grandson.
Who is William Roache’s partner?
William Roache married Anna Cropper from 1961 to 1974. They divorced and he later married Sarah Roache between 1978 and 2009.
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