Forbes Masson
View on IMDb ↗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
No Holds Bard
Royal Mob
The Crown
Red Dwarf
Hamish Macbeth
Father Brown
Shetland
Monarch of the Glen
Only Child
City LightsFilmography (23)
- 2024
Only Child - 2023
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's GlobeDuke Frederick - 2022
Royal MobLouis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig - 2022
The Road DanceMinister MacIver - 2022
Ooh the Banter!Self (archive footage) - 2021
CrimeBaxter Mcclelland - 2019
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's GlobeGeorge Page - 2016
The CrownDuncan Muir - 2013
Father BrownReverend Willard - 2013
ShetlandReg Gilbert - 2010
RSC Live: As You Like ItJacques - 2009
No Holds BardCronie McKay - 2004If You Can't Stand the Heat
- 2002
Gypsy WomanThe Coroner - 2000
Monarch of the GlenCampbell McCrory - 1998
Is It Bill Bailey?Various Roles - 1998
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarArt Stilton - 1998
The GameJimmy - 1995
Hamish MacbethTam Flood - 1994
The High LifeSteve McCracken - 1988
Red DwarfStan Laurel - 1987Loser's Blues
- 1986
City LightsCrawford Minty