Forbes Masson
Known For
Acting
Born
1963-01-01 in Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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.
Most Known For
The Crown
as Duncan Muir
Father Brown
as Reverend Willard
Shetland
as Reg Gilbert
Red Dwarf
as Stan Laurel
Monarch of the Glen
as Campbell McCrory
Hamish Macbeth
as Tam Flood
Crime
as Baxter Mcclelland
Royal Mob
as Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
The Road Dance
as Minister MacIver
The High Life
as Steve McCracken
Is It Bill Bailey?
as Various Roles
City Lights
as Crawford Minty
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
as Art Stilton
Only Child
Gypsy Woman
as The Coroner
No Holds Bard
as Cronie McKay
Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage)
RSC Live: As You Like It
as Jacques
The Game
as Jimmy
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
as Duke Frederick