Linus Roache
Birthday: 1 February 1964, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Birth Name: Linus William Roache
Height: 178 cm
Linus Roache began his acting career with a two-week appearance as a young Barlow on Coronation Street (1960) at the age of 11. He also played a boy with the bubonic plague in The Onedin Line (1971). ...Show More
A spiritual life is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. How do you live? What's true? How do you resp Show more
A spiritual life is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. How do you live? What's true? How do you respond? It's not about living by beliefs; it's about wanting to know. Hide
Part of me wanted to disappear into a cave in India, and I did end up going on retreats there, but, Show more
Part of me wanted to disappear into a cave in India, and I did end up going on retreats there, but, don't ask me why, I always felt very strongly that the point for me was to find a way to live a truly spiritual life in the modern day world and be able to work with all the positive aspects of our cultural and technological advancements. Hide
When I went to drama school, I thought that everybody would think I was only there because my dad wa Show more
When I went to drama school, I thought that everybody would think I was only there because my dad was on TV. Hide
Both my parents are actors, in very different ways.
Both my parents are actors, in very different ways.
In the end, it's your job to own the role, and in the end, you are playing certain aspects of your o Show more
In the end, it's your job to own the role, and in the end, you are playing certain aspects of your own self, even. Hide
Most of the TV shows I've done have all been in the U.S.
Most of the TV shows I've done have all been in the U.S.
If you count my childhood appearances in a few TV shows and being the son of two well-known actor pa Show more
If you count my childhood appearances in a few TV shows and being the son of two well-known actor parents in the U.K., plus three years of drama school, you could say that I've been pretty much surrounded by the business of acting and performing my entire life. Hide
You might get one job for having a famous parent, but you won't get your second unless you're good.
You might get one job for having a famous parent, but you won't get your second unless you're good.
The Vikings themselves are fascinating creatures. They're human beings, of course, but their ethos a Show more
The Vikings themselves are fascinating creatures. They're human beings, of course, but their ethos are so different from ours. The fact that they live as warriors - their willingness to die for the sake of what they believe in - is quite shocking to us, and it's fascinating to see. Hide
When you've got good writing, you can kind of give up all the research, in a way, and start just fol Show more
When you've got good writing, you can kind of give up all the research, in a way, and start just following the emotional integrity of the journey of your character. Hide
I've been to India a lot, ever since when my mum was in The Jewel in the Crown (1984).
I've been to India a lot, ever since when my mum was in The Jewel in the Crown (1984).
Dad has always been - and still is - a great influence on me. He has always stood up for spirit, sta Show more
Dad has always been - and still is - a great influence on me. He has always stood up for spirit, staying true to his beliefs... and I like to do the same with regard to my own true beliefs, regardless of potential criticism or mockery. Hide
I'd be willing to do anything. I'm not precious. I'd wash dishes.
I'd be willing to do anything. I'm not precious. I'd wash dishes.
New York, without a doubt, is my favorite city in the world.
New York, without a doubt, is my favorite city in the world.
I briefly flirted with some of the new age offerings available in the early '90s and found strength Show more
I briefly flirted with some of the new age offerings available in the early '90s and found strength in Buddhism, but ultimately I was looking for something that was not tied to tradition. Hide
I realised success as an actor alone wouldn't make me happy. I needed to explore my spiritual side i Show more
I realised success as an actor alone wouldn't make me happy. I needed to explore my spiritual side in more depth. Hide
There's so much cynicism around in Britain, especially in the press. The American press might be nai Show more
There's so much cynicism around in Britain, especially in the press. The American press might be naive, but at least you feel as if they're on your side. Hide
In modern times, if you're on an airplane and it's going down, that's it. You've got a couple of min Show more
In modern times, if you're on an airplane and it's going down, that's it. You've got a couple of minutes, if that, to work out where you stand in relationship to the whole of your life. Hide
I shot a pilot for ABC, which I'm a bit confused about what the actual title is - I heard it was cal Show more
I shot a pilot for ABC, which I'm a bit confused about what the actual title is - I heard it was called 'Chosen.' It's directed by Roland Emmerich - the master of disaster himself - and it's his idea and concept for the show that's a supernatural thriller about good and evil set in contemporary modern day New York. Hide
It seems to me that whatever path you choose to take, in the end its up to each of us to try, test a Show more
It seems to me that whatever path you choose to take, in the end its up to each of us to try, test and live what we find out, to apply it and see what actually works, and that's the exciting and challenging part of this very real adventure. Hide
I love working in films.
I love working in films.
Trying to act cold is a challenge when your makeup's running and sweat is pouring down your neck.
Trying to act cold is a challenge when your makeup's running and sweat is pouring down your neck.
Linus Roache's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (64)
Linus Roache'S roles
Thomas Wayne
Purifier
Sean Kierney
David McMillan
King Ecbert
Capt. Peter A. Ross
Sand Jeremiah
A Friendly Man
The Kingmaker
