ITV Coronation Street Roy Cropper star David Neilson's life - ice cream salesman to rarely-seen wife
13.04.2024 - 08:13
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David Neilson, who plays the beloved character Roy Cropper in Coronation Street, has a life that's almost as eventful as his on-screen persona.
Recently, Roy found himself under suspicion for the murder of Lauren Bolton, whose mysterious disappearance has kept viewers on edge. Since Roy's arrest a few weeks ago, his loyal friends have been battling against the shocking allegations.
The storyline is set to take another dark twist, with innocent Roy facing charges for Lauren's murder. The quirky yet deeply compassionate cafe owner could face a heartbreaking exit from the show as fans may need to bid farwell to the icon.
As uncertainty surrounds Roy's future, we delve into actor David's life beyond the Roy's Rolls counter, including his marriage to a wife who has significantly influenced his most famous character....
Born in Loughborough, David trained as an actor at the esteemed Central School of Speech and Drama. While establishing his career, the now 75-year-old held various jobs, including roles as a gas fitter, plumber, ice cream salesman, and barman, reports the Mirror.
Before joining the cast of Corrie, David had an impressive theatre career, including writing and directing plays and teaching drama at Rose Bruford. He also starred in two Mike Leigh films - Life Is Sweet and Secrets and Lies.
In 1995, David landed the role of Roy, which quickly made him a household name - despite only being signed up for six episodes. Interestingly, Roy was initially written into the soap as a temporary character who was more creepy than caring towards Deirdre Barlow.
However, David brought empathy to Roy's social awkwardness, transforming him from a menace to a beloved character who stayed on the show much longer than expected. Roy has