Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 1, 1963
Place of Birth:
Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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Forbes Masson
Biography
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe | Duke Frederick |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | The Road Dance | Minister MacIver |
| 2019 | The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe | George Page |
| 2010 | As You Like It | Jacques |
| 2009 | No Holds Bard | Cronie McKay |
| 2004 | If You Can't Stand the Heat | |
| 2002 | Gypsy Woman | The Coroner |
| 1998 | The Game | Jimmy |
| 1987 | Loser's Blues |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Only Child | |
| 2021 | Crime | Baxter Mcclelland |
| 2016 | The Crown | Duncan Muir |
| 2013 | Father Brown | Reverend Willard |
| 2013 | Shetland | Reg Gilbert |
| 2000 | Monarch of the Glen | |
| 1998 | The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star | Art Stilton |
| 1998 | Is It Bill Bailey? | Various Roles |
| 1995 | Hamish Macbeth | Tam Flood |
| 1994 | The High Life | Steve McCracken |
| 1988 | Red Dwarf | Stan Laurel |
| 1986 | City Lights | Crawford Minty |