David Neilson

David Neilson

British actor

David Neilson 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.Wikipedia

Born	March 13, 1949
Hometown	Loughborough, England
Height	5'10" (1.78m)

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Jane Neilson

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