Forbes Masson
January 1, 1963 (61 years old) in Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Forbes (Robertson) Masson (born 17 August 1963 in Falkirk) is a Scottish actor and writer. He is an Associate Artist with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He is best known for his roles in classical theatre, musicals. comedies and appearances in London's West End. He is also known for his comedy partnership with Alan Cumming. Masson and Cumming wrote The High Life, a Scottish situation comedy in which they play the lead characters, Steve McCracken and Sebastian Flight. Characters McCracken and Flight were heavily based on Victor and Barry, famous Scottish comedy alter-egos of Masson and Cumming.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 · CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe as Duke Frederick
- 2022 · Ooh the Banter! as Self (archive footage)
- 2022 · The Road Dance as Minister Maciver
- 2021 · Crime as Baxter Mcclelland
- 2019 · The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe as George Page
- 2016 · The Crown as Duncan Muir
- 2013 · Shetland as Reg Gilbert
- 2013 · Father Brown as Reverend Willard
- 2010 · As You Like It as Jacques
- 2009 · No Holds Bard as Cronie McKay
- 2002 · Gypsy Woman as The Coroner
- 2000 · Monarch of the Glen as
- 1998 · The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star as Art Stilton
- 1998 · The Game as Jimmy
- 1998 · Is It Bill Bailey? as Various Roles
- 1995 · Hamish Macbeth as Tam Flood
- 1994 · The High Life as Steve McCracken
- 1988 · Red Dwarf as Stan Laurel
- 1986 · City Lights as Crawford Minty
- Future · Only Child as