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Forbes Masson

Forbes Masson

Acting · Born 1963-01-01 · 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.

Known For

tv 8.2 The Crown
The Crown
2016
tv 8.1 Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
1988
tv 7.5 Shetland
Shetland
2013
tv 7.6 Father Brown
Father Brown
2013
movie 6.7 The Road Dance
The Road Dance
2022
tv 6.5 Crime
Crime
2021
tv 7.3 Monarch of the Glen
Monarch of the Glen
2000
tv 7.7 Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
1995
tv 6.9 Is It Bill Bailey?
Is It Bill Bailey?
1998
tv 5.8 The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998
tv 8.5 Royal Mob
Royal Mob
2022
tv 7.2 Only Child
Only Child
2024
tv 7.0 City Lights
City Lights
1986
tv 6.6 The High Life
The High Life
1994
movie 5.8 Gypsy Woman
Gypsy Woman
2002
movie 10.0 No Holds Bard
No Holds Bard
2009
movie 5.0 The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019
movie Ooh the Banter!
Ooh the Banter!
2022