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.
Life before the Cobbles 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. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
In a 2009 interview with the Mirror, David disclosed that he had quietly given Roy autistic traits, acknowledging Jane's insights as a special needs teacher.
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