Forbes Masson
Actor
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
Gypsy Woman
as The Coroner 2002
No Holds Bard
as Cronie McKay 2009
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
as George Page 2019
The Game
as Jimmy 1998
Ooh the Banter!
as Self (archive footage) 2022
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
as Duke Frederick 2023
RSC Live: As You Like It
as Jacques 2010
Loser's Blues
1987