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David Neilson (born 13 March 1949) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as cafe owner Roy Cropper in the long running ITV soap opera Coronation Street, which he has played since 1995.
David Neilson is a British actor best known for playing Roy Cropper in Coronation Street since 1995. He has also worked as a theatre director, written plays, and appeared in other TV shows and movies.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK
- Actor
Nov 29, 2021 · CORONATION Street’s David Neilson has broken his silence on his heart-breaking exit as Roy Cropper from the ITV soap. For almost three decades, the 72-year-old actor has played the legendary ...
Oct 21, 2021 · While we know a lot about Roy, less is known about the actor who plays the Coronation Street favourite -David Neilson. Originally the 74 year old was only contracted for six episodes as Roy, but...
- Josie Copson
Mar 9, 2024 · David Neilson playing Roy Cropper in Coronation Street (Image: ITV) He's a local legend in Weatherfield, but Roy Cropper could be heading for an exit from the street as he's arrested for murder.
Oct 1, 2022 · It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that David Neilson is a legend of Coronation Street. The actor has spent an incredible 27 years playing the ITV's soap's much-loved Roy Cropper.
Roy Cropper is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by David Neilson. He first appeared on-screen on 19 July 1995. Originally a secondary character, he was given a more prominent role in 1997, by the executive producer of Coronation Street, Brian Park.
