Forbes Masson
Acting
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.
As actor 23
The Crown
2016
Father Brown
2013
Shetland
2013
Red Dwarf
1988
Monarch of the Glen
2000
Hamish Macbeth
1995
Crime
2021
Royal Mob
2022
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998
Is It Bill Bailey?
1998
City Lights
1986
The High Life
1994
The Road Dance
2022
Only Child
2024
Gypsy Woman
2002
RSC Live: As You Like It
2010
Ooh the Banter!
2022
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023
No Holds Bard
2009
The Game
1998
Loser's Blues
1987
If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004