Michael Brandon
Known for Acting · 133 credits
- Born
- 1945-04-20 (age 81)
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Майкл Брэндон · Michael Feldman
Biography
Michael Brandon (born April 20, 1945) is an American actor who resides in the United Kingdom and United States.
He is known for his role as James Dempsey in the British drama series Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–1986) and narrating the American dub of the children's television series Thomas & Friends (2004–2012). His theatre credits include the original Broadway production of Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? (1969), and Jerry Springer in the West End production of Jerry Springer: The Opera (2003–2004).
Known For
TV Shows (42)
Bones
2005
as Roger Frampton
Doctor Who
2005
as General Sanchez
Death in Paradise
2011
as Joel Maurice
JAG
1995
as Col. Hegstetter / Nardoni
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Alex Weaver
Casualty
1986
as Mike Barnicott
The Nanny
1993
as Stan
The Practice
1997
as A.D.A. Adam Dawson
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Anthony Gifford
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Martin Zimmerman
The Division
2001
as Judge Stone
Hustle
2004
as Marcus Wendell
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
as Stephen Baker
Medical Center
1969
as Dr. Lensko
Thomas & Friends
1984
as Narrator (voice)
New Tricks
2004
as Col. Charles Norton
The Bill
1984
Screen Two
1985
as Eddie
Ally McBeal
1997
as D. A. Adam Dawson
Richard & Judy
2001
as Self
An Audience with...
1978
as Self
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
Jonathan Creek
1997
as Captain Frank Candy
Police Story
1973
Episodes
2011
as Elliot Salad
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
as Pete Giannetta
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
as James Dempsey
Galavant
2015
as Sid's Dad
Trust
2018
as Walter Annenberg
Legends
2006
as Self - Narrator (voice)
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
Blandings
2013
as Grumman
After You've Gone
2007
as Bill Tucker
Emerald Point N.A.S.
1983
as David Marquette
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
2011
as Conrad Tucker
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1969
Home Fires
1992
as Teddy Kramer
Dynasty: The Reunion
1991
as Arlen Marshall
Dead Man Weds
2005
as Chuck Newman
Dinotopia
2002
as Frank Scott
Movies (91)
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
as Senator Brandt
Canary Black
2024
as US President
Renegades
2022
as Palmer
Hawking
2004
as Arno Penzias
Heavy Traffic
1973
as (voice)
The Lost Battalion
2001
as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971
as Roberto Tobias
A Change of Seasons
1980
as Pete Lachapelle
FM
1978
as Jeff Dugan
Me and Orson Welles
2008
as Les Tremayne
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
as Self
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
as Mike Vecchio
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
2009
as Jamie Dimon
Rich and Famous
1981
as Max (uncredited)
The Detonator
2006
as Flint
Contaminated Man
2000
as Wyles
The Time of Their Lives
2017
as Harry Scheider
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
2002
as Frank Scott
Red Alert
1977
as Carl Wyche
James Dean
1976
as William Bast
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
1997
as Jeff Littman
Not in My Family
1993
as Ted Ricci
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
2012
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Jennifer on My Mind
1971
as Marcus Rottner
Déjà Vu
1998
as Alex
FantastiCozzi
2016
as (archive footage)
The Seduction of Gina
1984
as Keith Sindell
The Strangers in 7A
1972
as Billy
Born of War
2013
as Harm Helder
Scott Free
1976
as Tony Scott
Deadly Messages
1985
as Michael Krasnick
Between Two Brothers
1982
as Bob Frazer
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
1994
as Arnie Hansen
Cage Without a Key
1975
as Ben Holian
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
2003
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
2003
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 3: The Election
2002
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
2003
as Frank Scott
Believed Violent
1990
as Tom Lepski
A Perfect Match
1980
as Steve Triandos
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
2003
as Narrator (US)(voice)
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
2008
as Narrator
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
as Self
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
2010
as Narrator
The Third Girl from the Left
1973
as David
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
1975
as David
Try This One for Size
1989
as Tom Lepski
Hitchhike!
1974
as Keith Miles
Rock 'N Roll Mom
1988
as Jeff Robins
Visitors
1987
as Eddie
Are You Ready for Love?
2006
as Randy
The Red Badge of Courage
1974
as Pvt. Jim Conklin
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007
as Self
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
The Impatient Heart
1971
as Frank Pescadero
The Care of Time
1990
as Robert Halliday
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
2004
as Narrator
The Comedy Company
1978
as Paul Lester
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
2006
as Narrator
Have a Nice Night
1990
as Tom Lepski
Want to Stay Alive
1990
as Tom Lepski
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
2009
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
2006
as Narrator (voice)
Promises in the Dark
1979
as Dr. Jim Sandman
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
2005
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
2005
as Narrator
HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
as Narrator
Venice Medical
1983
as Dr. Pete Marcus
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
2008
as Narrator
HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
2004
as Narrator
A Vacation in Hell
1979
as Alan
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
2006
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
2005
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
2006
as Narrator
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
1985
as Dempsey
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
2007
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
2007
as Narrator
Roman Vice
2005
as Narrátor
The American Invasion
2015
as Self - Presenter
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
2006
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
2009
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
2007
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
2007
as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
2009
as Narrator (voice)
About Michael Brandon
Michael Brandon (born April 20, 1945) is an American actor who resides in the United Kingdom and United States. He is known for his role as James Dempsey in the British drama series Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–1986) and narrating the American dub of the children's television series Thomas & Friends (2004–2012). His theatre credits include the original Broadway production of Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? (1969), and Jerry Springer in the West End production of Jerry Springer: The Opera (2003–2004). With 133 credits spanning from 1969 to 2024, Michael Brandon has appeared in 91 films and 42 TV shows.
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Most Popular Michael Brandon Movies
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) — as Senator Brandt
- Canary Black (2024) — as US President
- Renegades (2022) — as Palmer
- Hawking (2004) — as Arno Penzias
- Heavy Traffic (1973) — as (voice)
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