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, famous Scottish comedy alter-egos of Masson and Cumming.
Known for
- The Crown (2016)
- Father Brown (2013)
- Shetland (2013)
- Red Dwarf (1988)
- Monarch of the Glen (2000)
- Hamish Macbeth (1995)
- Crime (2021)
- The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998)
- Is It Bill Bailey? (1998)
- City Lights (1986)
- The High Life (1994)
- Only Child (2024)
- The Road Dance (2022)
- Royal Mob (2022)
- RSC Live: As You Like It (2010)
- Ooh the Banter! (2022)
- CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe (2023)
- The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2019)
- Gypsy Woman (2002)
- The Game (1998)