Linus Roache began his acting career with a two-week appearance as a young Barlow on _"Coronation Street" .
Son of actors William Roache and the late Anna Cropper (who divorced in 1974); stepson of the late Sara Roache.
Brother of Vanya (born 1967). half-brother of Verity Elizabeth (born 1981), Edwina (born 1982, died 1984), William James.
After Priest and the BBC wartime drama "Seaforth" , Roache gave up acting and spent 18 months in India, where he discovered spiritual meditation.
Is vegetarian.
(August 2007) Has joined cast of "Law & Order" for its 18th season as the new Executive A.D.A., Michael Cutter, to begin airing Jan. 2008.
When I went to drama school, I thought that everybody would think I was,only there because my dad was on TV.
Both my parents are actors, in very different ways.
I just love variety. I love being able to do different things. Do period,pieces and sci-fi. I love being able to move between genres and be,flexible.
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.
I love working in films.
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.
New York, without a doubt, is my favorite city in the world.
