David Neilson
Biography
David Neilson is an English actor born on March 13, 1949, in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. He is best known for portraying cafe owner Roy Cropper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1995 onwards. During a break from the show in 2016, he starred in a stage production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame at Home in Manchester. Before taking up the role of Roy Cropper, Neilson appeared in several television shows, including Boys from The Blackstuff, Resnick, Secret Army, Once Upon a Time in the North, Blue Heaven, Bergerac, Casualty, and EastEnders. He has also appeared in the Mike Leigh films Life is Sweet and Secrets and Lies.
Career overview
David Neilson is an English actor born on March 13, 1949, in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. He is best known for portraying cafe owner Roy Cropper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1995 onwards. During a break from the show in 2016, Neilson starred in a stage production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame at Home in Manchester.
Prior to taking up the role of Roy Cropper, Neilson appeared in several television shows. His television credits include Boys from The Blackstuff, Resnick, Secret Army, Once Upon a Time in the North, Blue Heaven, Bergerac, Casualty, and EastEnders. In addition to his television work, Neilson also appeared in the Mike Leigh films Life is Sweet and Secrets and Lies.
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Full Filmography
18 titles- A Scottish Love Scheme (2024) Line Producer
- Majority (2020) as Len Taylor
- Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday (2009) as Roy Cropper
- Secrets & Lies (1996) as Man in Suit
- Once Upon A Time In The North (1994) as Mr Dacre
- Resnick: Rough Treatment (1993) as DS Graham Millington
- Heartbeat (1992) as Barry Jackson
- Blue Heaven (1992) as Sergeant
- Resnick: Lonely Hearts (1992) as DS Graham Millington
- Life Is Sweet (1991) as Steve
- Knights & Emeralds (1986) as Ashby
- Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) as Lawton
- Bergerac (1981) as Moxton
- Sons and Lovers (1981) as Edgar
- Strangers (1978) as Torchy
- Soldiers Talking, Cleanly (1978) as Buckie
- Secret Army (1977) as Jelinek
- Coronation Street (1960) as Roy Cropper
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Neilson best known for?
David Neilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Secrets & Lies (1996), Heartbeat (1992), Life Is Sweet (1991), Boys from the Blackstuff (1982).
When and where was David Neilson born?
David Neilson was born on March 13, 1949 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.
How many credits does David Neilson have?
David Neilson has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2024.
What is David Neilson's background in cinema and television?
David Neilson is an English actor born on March 13, 1949, in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. He is best known for portraying cafe owner Roy Cropper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1995 onwards. During a break from the show in 2016, he starred in a stage production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame at Home...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) as Lawton — aged about 33
- Secret Army (1977) as Jelinek — aged about 28
- Secrets & Lies (1996) as Man in Suit — aged about 47
- Strangers (1978) as Torchy — aged about 29
- Heartbeat (1992) as Barry Jackson — aged about 43
- Life Is Sweet (1991) as Steve — aged about 42
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