David Neilson
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David as Roy Cropper.
David Neilson (born 13 March 1949 in Loughborough, Leicestershire) is an English actor best known for portraying Roy Cropper in Coronation Street from 1995 onwards.
He entered a drama school at the age of 20, working various jobs at the same time, including as a gas fitter, plumber, ice cream salesman and a barman.
His television roles include Z Cars, Survivors, Bergerac, Casualty, The Bill and Heartbeat. He also appeared in a celebrity edition of Stars in Their Eyes as Roy Orbison.
In addition he has appeared in two Mike Leigh films: Life Is Sweet and Secrets & Lies.
In his spare time he supports Leicester City F.C..
