
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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