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