Roy Cropper

Roy Cropper
Coronation Street character
Portrayed byDavid Neilson
Duration1995–present
First appearance19 July 1995 (1995-07-19)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced bySue Pritchard
Spin-off
appearances
Coronation Street: Romanian Holiday (2009)
Hayley's Diary (2013)
In-universe information
Other namesRoyston Cropper
OccupationCafé owner
Chef
FatherSt. John Cropper
MotherSylvia Goodwin
StepmotherMargaret Cropper
Half-brothersRichard Lucas
Jonathan Cropper
Stephen Cropper
Half-sistersIsabelle Cropper
WifeTracy Barlow (2003–2004)
Hayley Patterson (2010–2014)
Adoptive daughtersFiz Brown (foster)
StepsonsChristian Gatley
GrandfathersRoyston Cropper
AuntsJean
NiecesNina Lucas

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 Coronation Street, Brian Park. Roy has been featured in numerous high-profile storylines, most notably marrying the first transgender character in a British soap opera, Hayley Patterson (Julie Hesmondhalgh).