David Neilson

David Neilson
Neilson in 2016
Born (1949-03-13) 13 March 1949 (age 75)
OccupationActor
Years active1975–present
Known forRole of Roy Cropper in Coronation Street (1995–present)
SpouseJane Neilson
Children1

David Neilson (born 13 March 1949)[1] 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.[2][3]

  1. ^ Plowman, Mike. "David Neilson Interview". corrie.net. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
  2. ^ Sansome, Jessica (29 November 2021). "Corrie's Roy actor David Neilson addresses exit after fans spot hope for return". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. ^ Allday, Jasmine (28 November 2021). "Coronation Street's Roy Cropper actor confirms he 'won't return' to ITV soap". mirror. Retrieved 25 January 2022.