Forbes Masson
Actor
Born January 1, 1963 in 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.
Filmography
Only Child
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
Duke Frederick
Ooh the Banter!
Self (archive footage)
Royal Mob
Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
The Road Dance
Minister MacIver
Crime
Baxter Mcclelland
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
George Page
The Crown
Duncan Muir
Shetland
Reg Gilbert
Father Brown
Reverend Willard
RSC Live: As You Like It
Jacques
No Holds Bard
Cronie McKay
Gypsy Woman
The Coroner
Monarch of the Glen
Campbell McCrory
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Art Stilton
The Game
Jimmy
Is It Bill Bailey?
Various Roles
Hamish Macbeth
Tam Flood
The High Life
Steve McCracken
Red Dwarf
Stan Laurel
City Lights
Crawford Minty