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Forbes Masson

Forbes Masson

Acting1963Falkirk, 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.

Acting History

2023
The Crown
TVas Duncan Muir1 eps
2022
The Road Dance
as Minister MacIver
Royal Mob
TVas Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
2021
Crime
TVas Baxter Mcclelland1 eps
2019
Father Brown
TVas Reverend Willard1 eps
2014
Shetland
TVas Reg Gilbert1 eps
2009
No Holds Bard
as Cronie McKay
2001
Monarch of the Glen
TVas Campbell McCrory1 eps
1998
The Game
as Jimmy
1995
The High Life
TVas Steve McCracken6 eps
Hamish Macbeth
TVas Tam Flood
The High Life
TVWriter2 eps
1994
The High Life
TVCreator
1991
Red Dwarf
TVas Stan Laurel1 eps
1986
City Lights
TVas Crawford Minty

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/1/1963(63 years old)
Place of Birth
Falkirk, Scotland, UK