Acting · Falkirk, Scotland, UK · Born January 1, 1963
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.
TVOnly Child
2024
MovieCBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023
as Duke Frederick
MovieOoh the Banter!
2022
as Self (archive footage)
TVRoyal Mob
2022
as Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
MovieThe Road Dance
2022
as Minister MacIver
TVCrime
2021
as Baxter Mcclelland
MovieThe Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019
as George Page
TVThe Crown
2016
as Duncan Muir
TVShetland
2013
as Reg Gilbert
TVFather Brown
2013
as Reverend Willard
MovieRSC Live: As You Like It
2010
as Jacques
MovieNo Holds Bard
2009
as Cronie McKay
If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004
MovieGypsy Woman
2002
as The Coroner
TVMonarch of the Glen
2000
as Campbell McCrory
TVThe Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998
as Art Stilton
MovieThe Game
1998
as Jimmy
TVIs It Bill Bailey?
1998
as Various Roles
TVHamish Macbeth
1995
as Tam Flood
TVThe High Life
1994
as Steve McCracken
TVRed Dwarf
1988
as Stan Laurel
Loser's Blues
1987
TVCity Lights
1986
as Crawford Minty
