Forbes Masson

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Crown (2016) — Duncan Muir
2. Red Dwarf (1988) — Stan Laurel
3. Shetland (2013) — Reg Gilbert
4. Father Brown (2013) — Reverend Willard
5. The Road Dance (2022) — Minister MacIver
6. Crime (2021) — Baxter Mcclelland
7. Monarch of the Glen (2000) — Campbell McCrory
8. Hamish Macbeth (1995) — Tam Flood
9. Is It Bill Bailey? (1998) — Various Roles
10. The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998) — Art Stilton
11. Only Child (2024)
12. Royal Mob (2022) — Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
13. Gypsy Woman (2002) — The Coroner
14. The High Life (1994) — Steve McCracken
15. City Lights (1986) — Crawford Minty
16. No Holds Bard (2009) — Cronie McKay
17. The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2019) — George Page
18. The Game (1998) — Jimmy
19. Ooh the Banter! (2022) — Self (archive footage)
20. CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe (2023) — Duke Frederick
21. RSC Live: As You Like It (2010) — Jacques
22. Loser's Blues (1987)
23. If You Can't Stand the Heat (2004)