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.
Only Child
(6 episodes)
2024
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
Duke Frederick
2023
Ooh the Banter!
Self (archive footage)
2022
The Road Dance
Minister MacIver
2022
Crime
Baxter Mcclelland · (1 episode)
2021
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
George Page
2019
The Crown
Duncan Muir · (1 episode)
2016
Shetland
Reg Gilbert · (1 episode)
2013
Father Brown
Reverend Willard · (1 episode)
2013
As You Like It
Jacques
2010
No Holds Bard
Cronie McKay
2009
If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004
Gypsy Woman
The Coroner
2002
Monarch of the Glen
(1 episode)
2000
The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Art Stilton · (5 episodes)
1998
The Game
Jimmy
1998
Is It Bill Bailey?
Various Roles · (5 episodes)
1998
Hamish Macbeth
Tam Flood · (1 episode)
1995
The High Life
Steve McCracken · (6 episodes)
1994
Red Dwarf
Stan Laurel · (1 episode)
1988
Loser's Blues
1987
City Lights
Crawford Minty · (1 episode)
1986