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Forbes Masson

Forbes Masson

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.

Filmography
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe poster
CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
2023 • Duke Frederick
Ooh the Banter! poster
Ooh the Banter!
2022 • Self (archive footage)
The Road Dance poster
The Road Dance
2022 • Minister MacIver
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe poster
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2019 • George Page
RSC Live: As You Like It poster
RSC Live: As You Like It
2010 • Jacques
No Holds Bard poster
No Holds Bard
2009 • Cronie McKay
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If You Can't Stand the Heat
2004
Gypsy Woman poster
Gypsy Woman
2002 • The Coroner
The Game poster
The Game
1998 • Jimmy
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Loser's Blues
1987