Forbes Masson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

23

Gender

Male

Birthday

1963-01-01 (62 years old)

Place of Birth

Falkirk, Scotland, UK

Forbes Masson

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

  • The Crown

    The Crown

  • Father Brown

    Father Brown

  • Shetland

    Shetland

  • Red Dwarf

    Red Dwarf

  • Monarch of the Glen

    Monarch of the Glen

  • Hamish Macbeth

    Hamish Macbeth

  • Crime

    Crime

  • No Holds Bard

    No Holds Bard

  • City Lights

    City Lights

  • Ooh the Banter!

    Ooh the Banter!

  • Is It Bill Bailey?

    Is It Bill Bailey?

  • The High Life

    The High Life

  • The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

    The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

  • The Game

    The Game

  • The Road Dance

    The Road Dance

  • CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe

    CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe

  • Loser's Blues

    Loser's Blues

  • Only Child

    Only Child

  • Royal Mob

    Royal Mob

  • The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

    The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

  • Gypsy Woman

    Gypsy Woman

  • RSC Live: As You Like It

    RSC Live: As You Like It

  • If You Can't Stand the Heat

    If You Can't Stand the Heat