Forbes Masson
0.2Acting

Forbes Masson

Jan 1, 1963 - 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.

Credits

Cast

Media
Movie2009No Holds BardCronie McKay
Movie1998The GameJimmy
Movie2002Gypsy WomanThe Coroner
Movie2022Ooh the Banter!Self (archive footage)
Movie2023CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's GlobeDuke Frederick
Movie2010As You Like ItJacques
Movie2019The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's GlobeGeorge Page
Movie2022The Road DanceMinister MacIver
Movie1987Loser's Blues
Movie2004If You Can't Stand the Heat
TV Show1994The High LifeSteve McCracken6
TV Show2000Monarch of the Glen1
TV Show1988Red DwarfStan Laurel1
TV Show2013Father BrownReverend Willard1
TV Show2021CrimeBaxter Mcclelland1
TV Show2013ShetlandReg Gilbert1
TV Show1986City LightsCrawford Minty1
TV Show1998The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarArt Stilton5
TV Show2016The CrownDuncan Muir1
TV Show2024Only Child6
TV Show1995Hamish MacbethTam Flood1
TV Show1998Is It Bill Bailey?Various Roles5
TV Show2022Royal MobLouis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig4

Crew

Media
TV Show1994The High LifeWriterWriting
TV Show1994The High LifeCreatorCreator