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Forbes Masson

Acting
Known For

62 Years Old

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.

Born

Falkirk, Scotland, UK on 1st January 1963

All Credits

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Red Dwarf
Stan Laurel
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The Crown
Duncan Muir
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Father Brown
Reverend Willard
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Shetland
Reg Gilbert
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The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star
Art Stilton
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Monarch of the Glen
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Crime
Baxter Mcclelland
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Hamish Macbeth
Tam Flood
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The High Life
Steve McCracken
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City Lights
Crawford Minty
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Royal Mob
Louis IV Grand Duke of Hesse and By Rhine 'ludwig'/Ludwig
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Is It Bill Bailey?
Various Roles
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The Road Dance
Minister MacIver
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Only Child
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Ooh the Banter!
Self (archive footage)
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Gypsy Woman
The Coroner
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As You Like It
Jacques
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The Game
Jimmy
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The Merry Wives of Windsor - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
George Page
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No Holds Bard
Cronie McKay
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CBeebies Presents: As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe
Duke Frederick
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Loser's Blues
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If You Can't Stand the Heat