
Forbes Masson
Actor
Born: January 1, 1963 (63 years old)
Place of birth: Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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 (12)
- The Road Dance (2022, ★ 6.7)
- Monarch of the Glen (2000, ★ 7.3)
- Red Dwarf (1988, ★ 8.1)
- Father Brown (2013, ★ 7.6)
- Shetland (2013, ★ 7.5)
- The Crown (2016, ★ 8.2)
- Only Child (2024, ★ 7.8)
- Crime (2021, ★ 6.3)
- City Lights (1986, ★ 7)
- Is It Bill Bailey? (1998, ★ 6.9)
- Hamish Macbeth (1995, ★ 7.7)
- The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (1998, ★ 5.8)