Forbes Masson
Acting · 63 years old
Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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
Cronie McKay
Royal Mob
Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
The Crown
Duncan Muir
Red Dwarf
Stan Laurel
Only Child
Hamish Macbeth
Tam Flood
Father Brown
Reverend Willard
Shetland
Reg Gilbert
Monarch of the Glen
Campbell McCrory
City Lights
Crawford Minty
Is It Bill Bailey?
Various Roles
The Road Dance
Minister MacIver
Crime
Baxter Mcclelland
The High Life
Steve McCracken
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Art Stilton
Gypsy Woman
The Coroner
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
George Page
The Game
Jimmy
Ooh the Banter!
Self (archive footage)
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
Duke Frederick