Michael Brandon

Acting

Born 20/04/1945
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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).

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Known For

Canary Black
2024
Renegades
2022
Trust
2018
The Time of Their Lives
2017
FantastiCozzi
2016
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures
2015
The American Invasion
2015
Galavant
2015
Born of War
2013
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!
2013
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!
2013
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
2013
Blandings
2013
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
2012
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
2012
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
2012
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!
2012
Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo
2012
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
2011
HiT Favorites: Friends and Family
2011
Death in Paradise
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
2011
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!
2011
HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun
2011
HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
2011
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas
2011
Episodes
2011
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles
2011
HiT Favorites: Animal Tails
2010
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
2010
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor
2010
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky
2010
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
2010
HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun!
2010
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite
2010
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!
2009
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
2009
HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
2009
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
2009
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
2009
Me and Orson Welles
2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
2008
HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
2007
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
2007
After You've Gone
2007
Are You Ready for Love?
2006
Legends
2006
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
2006
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
2006
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
2006
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
2006
The Detonator
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
2006
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
2006
Bones
2005
Roman Vice
2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
2005
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
2005
Doctor Who
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
2005
Dead Man Weds
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Rescue Adventures
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Hawking
2004
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
2004
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
2004
Hustle
2004
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
New Tricks
2004
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
2003
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
2003
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
2003
Dinotopia 3: The Election
2002
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
2002
Dinotopia
2002
Dinotopia
2002
The Lost Battalion
2001
Richard & Judy
2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
The Division
2001
Contaminated Man
2000
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Déjà Vu
1998
Ally McBeal
1997
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
1997
Jonathan Creek
1997
The Practice
1997
JAG
1995
JAG
1995
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
1994
The Nanny
1993
Not in My Family
1993
Dynasty: The Reunion
1991
The Care of Time
1990
Believed Violent
1990
Want to Stay Alive
1990
Have a Nice Night
1990
Try This One for Size
1989
Rock 'N Roll Mom
1988
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
Visitors
1987
Casualty
1986
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
1985
Deadly Messages
1985
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
Screen Two
1985
The Bill
1984
Thomas & Friends
1984
Thomas & Friends
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984
The Seduction of Gina
1984
Emerald Point N.A.S.
1983
St. Elsewhere
1982
Between Two Brothers
1982
Rich and Famous
1981
A Change of Seasons
1980
A Perfect Match
1980
Promises in the Dark
1979
A Vacation in Hell
1979
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
The Comedy Company
1978
FM
1978
An Audience with...
1978
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
Red Alert
1977
Scott Free
1976
James Dean
1976
Cage Without a Key
1975
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
1975
The Red Badge of Courage
1974
Hitchhike!
1974
The Third Girl from the Left
1973
Heavy Traffic
1973
Police Story
1973
The Strangers in 7A
1972
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971
Jennifer on My Mind
1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1969
Medical Center
1969