Forbes Masson

Acting

Forbes Masson

Born January 1, 1963Falkirk, Scotland, UK23 credits

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

Filmography

Ooh the Banter!
2022Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Royal Mob
2022Royal Mob
as Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/LudwigTV
The Road Dance
2022The Road Dance
as Minister MacIverMovie
Crime
2021Crime
as Baxter McclellandTV
The Crown
2016The Crown
as Duncan MuirTV
Shetland
2013Shetland
as Reg GilbertTV
Father Brown
2013Father Brown
as Reverend WillardTV
No Holds Bard
2009No Holds Bard
as Cronie McKayMovie
Gypsy Woman
2002Gypsy Woman
as The CoronerMovie
Monarch of the Glen
2000Monarch of the Glen
as Campbell McCroryTV
The Game
1998The Game
as JimmyMovie
Is It Bill Bailey?
1998Is It Bill Bailey?
as Various RolesTV
Hamish Macbeth
1995Hamish Macbeth
as Tam FloodTV
The High Life
1994The High Life
as Steve McCrackenTV
Red Dwarf
1988Red Dwarf
as Stan LaurelTV
City Lights
1986City Lights
as Crawford MintyTV