Forbes Masson
Jan 01, 1963 (62 years old) in Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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
The Crown
Duncan Muir
Red Dwarf
Stan Laurel
Shetland
Reg Gilbert
Father Brown
Reverend Willard
Crime
Baxter Mcclelland
Hamish Macbeth
Tam Flood
The High Life
Steve McCracken
City Lights
Crawford Minty
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Art Stilton
Credits
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Only Child 2024★ 8 -
Duke Frederick★ NR -
Ooh the Banter! 2022Self (archive footage)★ NR -
Royal Mob 2022Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig★ 8.3 -
The Road Dance 2022Minister MacIver★ 6.6 -
Crime 2021Baxter Mcclelland★ 6.4 -
George Page★ 5 -
The Crown 2016Duncan Muir★ 8.2 -
Shetland 2013Reg Gilbert★ 7.5 -
Father Brown 2013Reverend Willard★ 7.5 -
As You Like It 2010Jacques★ NR -
No Holds Bard 2009Cronie McKay★ 10 -
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Gypsy Woman 2002The Coroner★ 5 -
Monarch of the Glen 2000★ 7.5 -
Art Stilton★ 5.8 -
The Game 1998Jimmy★ NR -
Is It Bill Bailey? 1998Various Roles★ 6.8 -
Hamish Macbeth 1995Tam Flood★ 7.6 -
The High Life 1994Steve McCracken★ 4.5 -
Red Dwarf 1988Stan Laurel★ 8.1 -
Loser's Blues 1987★ NR
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City Lights 1986Crawford Minty★ 6.8