Forbes Masson
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.
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Films (10)

CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023 · Duke Frederick

Ooh the Banter!
2022 · Self (archive footage)

La Dernière danse de Kirsty McLeod
2022 · Minister MacIver

The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019 · George Page

RSC Live: As You Like It
2010 · Jacques

No Holds Bard
2009 · Cronie McKay
If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004

Gypsy Woman
2002 · The Coroner

The Game
1998 · Jimmy
Loser's Blues
1987
Séries (13)

Only Child
2024

Royal Mob, le clan des Victoriens
2022 · Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig

Crime
2021 · Baxter Mcclelland

The Crown
2016 · Duncan Muir

Shetland
2013 · Reg Gilbert

Padre Brown, detective
2013 · Reverend Willard

Monarch of the Glen
2000 · Campbell McCrory

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998 · Art Stilton

Is It Bill Bailey?
1998 · Various Roles

Hamish Macbeth
1995 · Tam Flood

The High Life
1994 · Steve McCracken, Writer, Creator

Red Dwarf
1988 · Stan Laurel

City Lights
1986 · Crawford Minty
