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Name: David Neilson  
   
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Date of Birth: 13th March 1949
   
Place of Birth: Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, UK
   
Profession: Actor
 
 
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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..

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