Quick Facts
Born:
1963-01-01
Birthplace:
Falkirk, Scotland, UK
Credits:
23 Total Roles
Forbes Masson
Acting
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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
The Crown
Duncan Muir
Red Dwarf
Stan Laurel
Shetland
Reg Gilbert
Father Brown
Reverend Willard
The Road Dance
Minister MacIver
Crime
Baxter Mcclelland
Monarch of the Glen
Campbell McCrory
Hamish Macbeth
Tam Flood
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Only Child TV | Self |
| 2023 | CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe MOVIE | Duke Frederick |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Royal Mob TV | Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig |
| 2022 | The Road Dance MOVIE | Minister MacIver |
| 2021 | Crime TV | Baxter Mcclelland |
| 2019 | The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe MOVIE | George Page |
| 2016 | The Crown TV | Duncan Muir |
| 2013 | Shetland TV | Reg Gilbert |
| 2013 | Father Brown TV | Reverend Willard |