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Forbes Masson
Actor

Forbes Masson

1 Jan 1963Born
63Age
22Credits
Falkirk, Scotland, UKBirthplace

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

Filmography

  1. 2024Only ChildSeries (6 episodes)
  2. 2023CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's GlobeFilm: Duke Frederick
  3. 2022Royal MobSeries: Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig (4 episodes)
  4. 2022The Road DanceFilm: Minister MacIver
  5. 2021CrimeSeries: Baxter Mcclelland (1 episode)
  6. 2019The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's GlobeFilm: George Page
  7. 2016The CrownSeries: Duncan Muir (1 episode)
  8. 2013ShetlandSeries: Reg Gilbert (1 episode)
  9. 2013Father BrownSeries: Reverend Willard (1 episode)
  10. 2010RSC Live: As You Like ItFilm: Jacques
  11. 2009No Holds BardFilm: Cronie McKay
  12. 2004If You Can't Stand the HeatFilm
  13. 2002Gypsy WomanFilm: The Coroner
  14. 2000Monarch of the GlenSeries: Campbell McCrory (1 episode)
  15. 1998The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock StarSeries: Art Stilton (5 episodes)
  16. 1998The GameFilm: Jimmy
  17. 1998Is It Bill Bailey?Series: Various Roles (5 episodes)
  18. 1995Hamish MacbethSeries: Tam Flood (1 episode)
  19. 1994The High LifeSeries: Steve McCracken, Writer, Creator (6 episodes)
  20. 1988Red DwarfSeries: Stan Laurel (1 episode)
  21. 1987Loser's BluesFilm
  22. 1986City LightsSeries: Crawford Minty (1 episode)

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