
Forbes Masson
Acting
Born 1963-01-01 · Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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

Only Child
2024 · TV

The High Life
1994 · TV

Is It Bill Bailey?
1998 · TV

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

Royal Mob
2022 · TV

The Crown
2016 · TV

Father Brown
2013 · TV

Shetland
2013 · TV

Red Dwarf
1988 · TV

Monarch of the Glen
2000 · TV

Hamish Macbeth
1995 · TV

Crime
2021 · TV

City Lights
1986 · TV