Roy Cropper is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by David Neilson. He first appeared on-screen on 19 July 1995. Originally a secondary character, he was given a more prominent role in 1997, by the executive producer of …

Royston "Roy" Cropper is the manager of Roy's Rolls cafe in Victoria Street and husband of the late Hayley Cropper. Roy was an oddball child who received little support from his mother, Sylvia. He left home at a young age to escape his hated stepfather Roger …

Sep 11, 2024 · Coronation Street's Roy Cropper, played by David Neilson, has been a beloved character on the ITV soap for nearly three decades. The actor, now 75, has had some...

Aug 14, 2023 · Actor David Neilson has played loveable Roy Cropper on Coronation Street for 25 years after landing a permanent fixture on the cobbles in 1997. From his signature cardigans and...

Apr 24, 2024 · With Coronation Street stalwart Roy Cropper (David Neilson) currently locked up in prison and wrongly charged with Lauren Bolton's (Cait Fitton) murder, we're fearful of the beloved character's...

Jul 13, 2024 · Poor Roy Cropper (David Neilson), he’ll do anything to have his normal life back in Coronation Street. The beloved face was sent to prison earlier this year for the murder of Lauren Bolton...

Jun 30, 2023 · Roy Cropper has become an iconic character on the long-running soap Coronation Street. As a beloved cafe owner, Roy has warmed the hearts of fans with his endearing quirks and...

May 23, 2023 · Coronation Street legend Roy Cropper faces death next week on the ITV soap, he believes, as he prepares for a major operation. Scenes prior to this see the character rushed to hospital...

Roy Cropper is a fictional character and central protagonist of the British soap opera serial Coronation Street. He is the odd but well-meaning café owner that resides on the street. Despite occasional flaws most fans regard Roy as one of the few truly moral characters on the show.

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. [2][3] Neilson was born in Loughborough, Leicestershire, and enrolled at the Central School of Speech and Drama at the age of 20.