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.
Acted in
Only Child
2024
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023
as Duke Frederick
Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Road Dance
2022
as Minister Maciver
Crime
2021
as Baxter Mcclelland
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019
as George Page
The Crown
2016
as Duncan Muir
Shetland
2013
as Reg Gilbert
Father Brown
2013
as Reverend Willard
As You Like It
2010
as Jacques
No Holds Bard
2009
as Cronie McKay
Gypsy Woman
2002
as The Coroner
Monarch of the Glen
2000
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998
as Art Stilton
The Game
1998
as Jimmy
Is It Bill Bailey?
1998
as Various Roles
Hamish Macbeth
1995
as Tam Flood
The High Life
1994
as Steve McCracken
Red Dwarf
1988
as Stan Laurel
City Lights
1986
as Crawford Minty