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Forbes Masson

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Forbes Masson

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 1, 1963 (63 years old)

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

Acting
2024Only Child
2023CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's GlobeDuke Frederick
2022Ooh the Banter!Self (archive footage)
2022The Road DanceMinister MacIver
2022Royal MobLouis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
2021CrimeBaxter Mcclelland
2019The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's GlobeGeorge Page
2016The CrownDuncan Muir
2013Father BrownReverend Willard
2013ShetlandReg Gilbert
2010RSC Live: As You Like ItJacques
2009No Holds BardCronie McKay
2004If You Can't Stand the Heat
2002Gypsy WomanThe Coroner
2000Monarch of the GlenCampbell McCrory
1998The GameJimmy
1998The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarArt Stilton
1998Is It Bill Bailey?Various Roles
1995Hamish MacbethTam Flood
1994The High LifeSteve McCracken
1988Red DwarfStan Laurel
1987Loser's Blues
1986City LightsCrawford Minty
Writing
1994The High LifeWriter