David Neilson
Actor
77 years (Mar 13, 1949)Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
If a single label is wanted, David Neilson is a British actor whose name is easier to place beside a title than on its own. 12 credits is a working load by any measure. 'Secrets & Lies' is where the name is most often found. He also took a part in 'Coronation Street'. The work clusters in drama.
David Neilson
Actor
If a single label is wanted, David Neilson is a British actor whose name is easier to place beside a title than on its own. 12 credits is a working load by any measure. 'Secrets & Lies' is where the name is most often found. He also took a part in 'Coronation Street'. The work clusters in drama.
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Len Taylor
2020
Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday
Roy Cropper
2009
Secrets & Lies
Man in Suit
1996
Heartbeat
Barry Jackson
1995Season 5
Blue Heaven
Sergeant
1994Season 1
Life Is Sweet
Steve
1991
Bergerac
Moxton
1989Season 7
Knights & Emeralds
Ashby
1986
Boys from the Blackstuff
Lawton · 5 episodes
1982–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Neilson and where are they from?
David Neilson is 77 years old, born on March 13, 1949 in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.
What are the most famous roles of David Neilson?
David Neilson is best known for roles in Secrets & Lies, Life Is Sweet, Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday.
How many movies has David Neilson been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), David Neilson has appeared in 6 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was David Neilson's first movie?
The career of David Neilson began with Soldiers Talking, Cleanly (1978).
What is David Neilson's most recent movie or series?
David Neilson's most recent release is Majority, which premiered on May 31, 2020.
What TV shows has David Neilson appeared in?
On television, David Neilson has appeared in Coronation Street, Heartbeat, Bergerac, Boys from the Blackstuff.
David Neilson
1949-03-13 · Loughborough, Leicestershire, England
David Neilson is an English actor best known for portraying cafe owner Roy Cropper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1995 onwards. In 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 TV shows including Boys from The Blackstuff, Resnick, Secret Army, Once Upon a Time in the North, Blue Heaven, Bergerac, Casualty and EastEnders, and in the Mike Leigh films Life is Sweet and Secrets and Lies.