Michael Brandon
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
All Movies (94)
- Canary Black2024 · as US President
- Renegades2022 · as Palmer
- The Time of Their Lives2017 · as Harry Scheider
- FantastiCozzi2016 · as (archive footage)
- The American Invasion2015 · as Self - Presenter
- Born of War2013 · as Harm Helder
- Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas2012 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery2012 · as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends2012 · as Narrator (voice)
- Captain America: The First Avenger2011 · as Senator Brandt
- Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express2011 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories2010 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express2009 · as Narrator (voice)
- HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends2009
- The Last Days of Lehman Brothers2009 · as Jamie Dimon
- Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand2009 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas2009 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures2009 · as Narrator
- Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures2009 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends2009 · as Narrator (voice)
- Me and Orson Welles2008 · as Les Tremayne
- Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud2008 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure2008 · as Narrator (voice)
- HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland2007
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop2007 · as Narrator (voice)
- Doris Day: Virgin Territory2007 · as Self
- Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen2007 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers2007 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends2007 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle2007 · as Narrator (voice)
- Are You Ready for Love?2006 · as Randy
- Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- The Detonator2006 · as Flint
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Track Stars2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- Roman Vice2005 · as Narrátor
- Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day2005 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station2005 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!2005 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!2005 · as Narrator
- Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas2005 · as Narrator (voice)
- Hawking2004 · as Arno Penzias
- Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine2004 · as Narrator (voice)
- Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels2004 · as Narrator (voice)
- Dinotopia 6: The Exit2003 · as Frank Scott
- Dinotopia 5: The Virus2003 · as Frank Scott
- Dinotopia 4: New Horizons2003 · as Frank Scott
- Dinotopia 3: The Election2002 · as Frank Scott
- Dinotopia 2: The Temptation2002 · as Frank Scott
- The Lost Battalion2001 · as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
- Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror2001 · as Self
- Contaminated Man2000 · as Wyles
- Déjà Vu1998 · as Alex
- The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson1997 · as Jeff Littman
- Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie1994 · as Arnie Hansen
- Not in My Family1993 · as Ted Ricci
- The Care of Time1990 · as Robert Halliday
- Believed Violent1990 · as Tom Lepski
- Want to Stay Alive1990 · as Tom Lepski
- Have a Nice Night1990 · as Tom Lepski
- Try This One for Size1989 · as Tom Lepski
- Rock 'N Roll Mom1988 · as Jeff Robins
- The Grand Knockout Tournament1987 · as Self
- Visitors1987 · as Eddie
- Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie1985 · as Dempsey
- Deadly Messages1985 · as Michael Krasnick
- The Seduction of Gina1984 · as Keith Sindell
- Venice Medical1983 · as Dr. Pete Marcus
- Between Two Brothers1982 · as Bob Frazer
- Rich and Famous1981 · as Max (uncredited)
- A Change of Seasons1980 · as Pete Lachapelle
- A Perfect Match1980 · as Steve Triandos
- Promises in the Dark1979 · as Dr. Jim Sandman
- A Vacation in Hell1979 · as Alan
- The Comedy Company1978 · as Paul Lester
- FM1978 · as Jeff Dugan
- Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me1977 · as Self
- Red Alert1977 · as Carl Wyche
- Scott Free1976 · as Tony Scott
- James Dean1976 · as William Bast
- Cage Without a Key1975 · as Ben Holian
- Queen of the Stardust Ballroom1975 · as David
- The Red Badge of Courage1974 · as Pvt. Jim Conklin
- Hitchhike!1974 · as Keith Miles
- The Third Girl from the Left1973 · as David
- Heavy Traffic1973 · as (voice)
- The Strangers in 7A1972 · as Billy
- Four Flies on Grey Velvet1971 · as Roberto Tobias
- Jennifer on My Mind1971 · as Marcus Rottner
- The Impatient Heart1971 · as Frank Pescadero
- Lovers and Other Strangers1970 · as Mike Vecchio
All TV Shows (45)
- Trust2018 · as Walter Annenberg
- Galavant2015 · as Sid's Dad
- Blandings2013 · as Grumman
- Death in Paradise2011 · as Joel Maurice
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip2011 · as Self - Participant
- Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love2011 · as Conrad Tucker
- Episodes2011 · as Elliot Salad
- After You've Gone2007 · as Bill Tucker
- Legends2006 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Jack and the Sodor Construction Company2006 · as Narrator (voice)
- Bones2005 · as Roger Frampton
- Doctor Who2005 · as General Sanchez
- Dead Man Weds2005 · as Chuck Newman
- Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · as Martin Zimmerman
- Hustle2004 · as Marcus Wendell
- The Catherine Tate Show2004
- New Tricks2004 · as Col. Charles Norton
- The Terry and Gaby Show2003
- Dinotopia2002
- Dinotopia2002 · as Frank Scott
- Richard & Judy2001 · as Self
- The Division2001 · as Judge Stone
- CI5: The New Professionals1999
- Ally McBeal1997 · as D. A. Adam Dawson
- Jonathan Creek1997 · as Captain Frank Candy
- The Practice1997 · as A.D.A. Adam Dawson
- JAG1995 · as Col. Hegstetter
- JAG1995 · as Nardoni
- The Nanny1993 · as Stan
- Home Fires1992 · as Teddy Kramer
- Dynasty: The Reunion1991 · as Arlen Marshall
- Casualty1986 · as Mike Barnicott
- Dempsey and Makepeace1985 · as James Dempsey
- Screen Two1985 · as Eddie
- The Bill1984
- Thomas & Friends1984 · as Narrator (voice)
- Murder, She Wrote1984 · as Alex Weaver
- Emerald Point N.A.S.1983 · as David Marquette
- St. Elsewhere1982 · as Anthony Gifford
- Tales of the Unexpected1979 · as Stephen Baker
- An Audience with...1978 · as Self
- Police Story1973
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law1971 · as Pete Giannetta
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1969
- Medical Center1969 · as Dr. Lensko