



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.
Known For
Acting History
2024
2023
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
as Duke Frederick
The Crown
TVas Duncan Muir• 1 eps
2022
The Road Dance
as Minister MacIver
Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage)
Royal Mob
TVas Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
2021
Crime
TVas Baxter Mcclelland• 1 eps
2019
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
as George Page
Father Brown
TVas Reverend Willard• 1 eps
2014
Shetland
TVas Reg Gilbert• 1 eps
2010
RSC Live: As You Like It
as Jacques
2009
No Holds Bard
as Cronie McKay
2002
Gypsy Woman
as The Coroner
2001
Monarch of the Glen
TVas Campbell McCrory• 1 eps
1998
The Game
as Jimmy
Is It Bill Bailey?
TVas Various Roles
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
TVas Art Stilton
1995
1994
The High Life
TVCreator
1991
Red Dwarf
TVas Stan Laurel• 1 eps
1987
1986
City Lights
TVas Crawford Minty







