
Forbes Masson
Known for Acting · 23 credits
- Born
- 1963-01-01 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (13)

The Crown
2016
as Duncan Muir

Father Brown
2013
as Reverend Willard

Shetland
2013
as Reg Gilbert

Red Dwarf
1988
as Stan Laurel

Monarch of the Glen
2000
as Campbell McCrory

Hamish Macbeth
1995
as Tam Flood

Crime
2021
as Baxter Mcclelland

City Lights
1986
as Crawford Minty

Only Child
2024

The High Life
1994
as Steve McCracken

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998
as Art Stilton

Is It Bill Bailey?
1998
as Various Roles

Royal Mob
2022
as Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
Movies (10)

The Road Dance
2022
as Minister MacIver

Gypsy Woman
2002
as The Coroner

No Holds Bard
2009
as Cronie McKay

Ooh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)

RSC Live: As You Like It
2010
as Jacques

The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019
as George Page

The Game
1998
as Jimmy

CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023
as Duke Frederick
Loser's Blues
1987
If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004
About Forbes Masson
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, famou… With 23 credits spanning from 1986 to 2024, Forbes Masson has appeared in 10 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Forbes Masson Movies
- The Road Dance (2022) — as Minister MacIver
- Gypsy Woman (2002) — as The Coroner
- No Holds Bard (2009) — as Cronie McKay
- Ooh the Banter! (2022) — as Self (archive footage)
- RSC Live: As You Like It (2010) — as Jacques
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