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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Only Child
Character:
TV • 2024
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
Character: Duke Frederick
MOVIE • 2023
Ooh the Banter!
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2022
Royal Mob
Character: Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
TV • 2022
The Road Dance
Character: Minister MacIver
MOVIE • 2022
Crime
Character: Baxter Mcclelland
TV • 2021
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
Character: George Page
MOVIE • 2019
The Crown
Character: Duncan Muir
TV • 2016
Shetland
Character: Reg Gilbert
TV • 2013
Father Brown
Character: Reverend Willard
TV • 2013
As You Like It
Character: Jacques
MOVIE • 2010
No Holds Bard
Character: Cronie McKay
MOVIE • 2009
If You Can't Stand the Heat
Character:
MOVIE • 2004
Gypsy Woman
Character: The Coroner
MOVIE • 2002
Monarch of the Glen
Character:
TV • 2000
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Character: Art Stilton
TV • 1998
The Game
Character: Jimmy
MOVIE • 1998
Is It Bill Bailey?
Character: Various Roles
TV • 1998
Hamish Macbeth
Character: Tam Flood
TV • 1995
The High Life
Character: Steve McCracken
TV • 1994
Crew