Forbes Masson
Born: 1963-01-01 in Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
2023
- CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe as Duke Frederick
2022
- The Road Dance as Minister MacIver
- Ooh the Banter! as Self (archive footage)
- Royal Mob as Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
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
- Father Brown as Reverend Willard
2010
- RSC Live: 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 Campbell McCrory
1998
- The Game as Jimmy
- Is It Bill Bailey? as Various Roles
- The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star as Art Stilton
1995
- Hamish Macbeth as Tam Flood
1994
- The High Life as Steve McCracken
1988
- Red Dwarf as Stan Laurel
1987
1986
- City Lights as Crawford Minty