Actor
· Acting
Michael Brandon
Born 1945-04-20
📍 Brooklyn, 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).
Filmography 130
Canary Black
as US President
2024
Renegades
as Palmer
2022
Trust
as Walter Annenberg
2018
The Time of Their Lives
as Harry Scheider
2017
FantastiCozzi
as (archive footage)
2016
The American Invasion
as Self - Presenter
2015
Galavant
as Sid's Dad
2015
Born of War
as Harm Helder
2013
Blandings
as Grumman
2013
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
as Narrator (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2012
Death in Paradise
as Joel Maurice
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
2011
Captain America: The First Avenger
as Senator Brandt
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
as Narrator
2011
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
as Conrad Tucker
2011
Episodes
as Elliot Salad
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
as Narrator
2010
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
as Narrator
2009
HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
as Jamie Dimon
2009
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
as Narrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
as Narrator
2009
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
as Narrator (voice)
2009
Me and Orson Welles
as Les Tremayne
2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
as Narrator
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
as Narrator
2008
HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
as Narrator
2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
as Self
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
as Narrator
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
as Narrator
2007
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
as Narrator
2007
After You've Gone
as Bill Tucker
2007
Are You Ready for Love?
as Randy
2006
Legends
as Self - Narrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
as Narrator
2006
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
as Narrator
2006
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
as Narrator (voice)
2006
The Detonator
as Flint
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
as Narrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
as Narrator
2006
Bones
as Roger Frampton
2005
Roman Vice
as Narrátor
2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
as Narrator
2005
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
as Narrator
2005
Doctor Who
as General Sanchez
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
as Narrator
2005
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
as Narrator
2005
Dead Man Weds
as Chuck Newman
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
as Martin Zimmerman
2004
Hawking
as Arno Penzias
2004
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
as Narrator
2004
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
as Narrator
2004
Hustle
as Marcus Wendell
2004
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
New Tricks
as Col. Charles Norton
2004
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
as Frank Scott
2003
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
as Frank Scott
2003
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
as Narrator (US)(voice)
2003
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
as Frank Scott
2003
Dinotopia 3: The Election
as Frank Scott
2002
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
as Frank Scott
2002
Dinotopia
2002
Dinotopia
as Frank Scott
2002
The Lost Battalion
as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
2001
Richard & Judy
as Self
2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
as Self
2001
The Division
as Judge Stone
2001
Contaminated Man
as Wyles
2000
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Déjà Vu
as Alex
1998
Trial & Retribution
1997
Ally McBeal
as D. A. Adam Dawson
1997
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
as Jeff Littman
1997
Jonathan Creek
as Captain Frank Candy
1997
The Practice
as A.D.A. Adam Dawson
1997
JAG
as Col. Hegstetter
1995
JAG
as Nardoni
1995
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
as Arnie Hansen
1994
The Nanny
as Stan
1993
Not in My Family
as Ted Ricci
1993
Dynasty: The Reunion
as Arlen Marshall
1991
The Care of Time
as Robert Halliday
1990
Believed Violent
as Tom Lepski
1990
Want to Stay Alive
as Tom Lepski
1990
Have a Nice Night
as Tom Lepski
1990
Try This One for Size
as Tom Lepski
1989
Rock 'N Roll Mom
as Jeff Robins
1988
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
1987
Visitors
as Eddie
1987
Casualty
as Mike Barnicott
1986
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
as Dempsey
1985
Deadly Messages
as Michael Krasnick
1985
Dempsey and Makepeace
as James Dempsey
1985
The Bill
1984
Thomas & Friends
as Narrator (voice)
1984
Murder, She Wrote
as Alex Weaver
1984
The Seduction of Gina
as Keith Sindell
1984
Emerald Point N.A.S.
as David Marquette
1983
St. Elsewhere
as Anthony Gifford
1982
Between Two Brothers
as Bob Frazer
1982
Rich and Famous
as Max (uncredited)
1981
A Change of Seasons
as Pete Lachapelle
1980
A Perfect Match
as Steve Triandos
1980
Promises in the Dark
as Dr. Jim Sandman
1979
A Vacation in Hell
as Alan
1979
Tales of the Unexpected
as Stephen Baker
1979
The Comedy Company
as Paul Lester
1978
FM
as Jeff Dugan
1978
An Audience with...
as Self
1978
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
Red Alert
as Carl Wyche
1977
Scott Free
as Tony Scott
1976
James Dean
as William Bast
1976
Cage Without a Key
as Ben Holian
1975
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
as David
1975
The Red Badge of Courage
as Pvt. Jim Conklin
1974
Hitchhike!
as Keith Miles
1974
The Third Girl from the Left
as David
1973
Heavy Traffic
as (voice)
1973
Police Story
1973
The Strangers in 7A
as Billy
1972
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
as Roberto Tobias
1971
Jennifer on My Mind
as Marcus Rottner
1971
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
as Pete Giannetta
1971
Lovers and Other Strangers
as Mike Vecchio
1970
Medical Center
as Dr. Lensko
1969
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
as Narrator