Forbes Masson

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

as Duncan Muir

Red Dwarf

as Stan Laurel

Shetland

as Reg Gilbert

Father Brown

as Reverend Willard

The Road Dance

as Minister MacIver

Crime

as Baxter Mcclelland

Monarch of the Glen

as Campbell McCrory

Hamish Macbeth

as Tam Flood

Is It Bill Bailey?

as Various Roles

The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star

as Art Stilton