Forbes Masson
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.
Filmography (23 titles)
7.2ShowOnly Child
2024
MovieCBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
Duke Frederick · 2023
MovieOoh the Banter!
Self (archive footage) · 2022
8.6ShowRoyal Mob
Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig · 2022
6.7MovieThe Road Dance
Minister MacIver · 2022
6.4ShowCrime
Baxter Mcclelland · 2021
5.0MovieThe Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
George Page · 2019
8.2ShowThe Crown
Duncan Muir · 2016
7.5ShowShetland
Reg Gilbert · 2013
7.6ShowFather Brown
Reverend Willard · 2013
MovieRSC Live: As You Like It
Jacques · 2010
10.0MovieNo Holds Bard
Cronie McKay · 2009
If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004
5.8MovieGypsy Woman
The Coroner · 2002
7.3ShowMonarch of the Glen
Campbell McCrory · 2000
5.8ShowThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Art Stilton · 1998
MovieThe Game
Jimmy · 1998
6.9ShowIs It Bill Bailey?
Various Roles · 1998
7.7ShowHamish Macbeth
Tam Flood · 1995
6.6ShowThe High Life
Steve McCracken · 1994
8.1ShowRed Dwarf
Stan Laurel · 1988
Loser's Blues
1987
7.0ShowCity Lights
Crawford Minty · 1986