
Forbes Masson
Department: Acting
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

No Holds Bard
2009

The Game
1998

Gypsy Woman
2002

Ooh the Banter!
2022

CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023

RSC Live: As You Like It
2010

The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019

The Road Dance
2022

Loser's Blues
1987

If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004

The High Life
1994

Monarch of the Glen
2000

Red Dwarf
1988

Father Brown
2013

Crime
2021

Shetland
2013

City Lights
1986

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
1998

The Crown
2016

Only Child
2024

Hamish Macbeth
1995

Is It Bill Bailey?
1998

Royal Mob
2022