
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

The Nanny
1993
as Stan

The Practice
1997
as A.D.A. Adam Dawson

Casualty
1986
as Mike Barnicott

Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Martin Zimmerman

St. Elsewhere
1982
as Anthony Gifford

The Division
2001
as Judge Stone

Thomas & Friends
1984
as Narrator (voice)

The Bill
1984

Tales of the Unexpected
1979
as Stephen Baker

Medical Center
1969
as Dr. Lensko

Hustle
2004
as Marcus Wendell

New Tricks
2004
as Col. Charles Norton

Screen Two
1985
as Eddie

Richard & Judy
2001
as Self

An Audience with...
1978
as Self

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant

Ally McBeal
1997
as D. A. Adam Dawson

Episodes
2011
as Elliot Salad

Police Story
1973

Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
as Pete Giannetta

Jonathan Creek
1997
as Captain Frank Candy

Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
as James Dempsey

Trust
2018
as Walter Annenberg

Legends
2006
as Self - Narrator (voice)

Galavant
2015
as Sid's Dad
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003

Blandings
2013
as Grumman

Emerald Point N.A.S.
1983
as David Marquette

The Catherine Tate Show
2004

After You've Gone
2007
as Bill Tucker

CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1969
Home Fires
1992
as Teddy Kramer

Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
2011
as Conrad Tucker

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

Not in My Family
1993
as Ted Ricci

FM
1978
as Jeff Dugan

Heavy Traffic
1973
as (voice)

Renegades
2022
as Palmer

Red Alert
1977
as Carl Wyche

Hawking
2004
as Arno Penzias

Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971
as Roberto Tobias

Me and Orson Welles
2008
as Les Tremayne

A Change of Seasons
1980
as Pete Lachapelle

The Lost Battalion
2001
as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander

FantastiCozzi
2016
as (archive footage)

Have a Nice Night
1990
as Tom Lepski

The Detonator
2006
as Flint

Rich and Famous
1981
as Max (uncredited)

The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
2009
as Jamie Dimon

Contaminated Man
2000
as Wyles

The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
as Self

Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
2002
as Frank Scott

Believed Violent
1990
as Tom Lepski

Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
as Mike Vecchio

The Time of Their Lives
2017
as Harry Scheider

Try This One for Size
1989
as Tom Lepski

Deadly Messages
1985
as Michael Krasnick

Rock 'N Roll Mom
1988
as Jeff Robins

Hitchhike!
1974
as Keith Miles

The Strangers in 7A
1972
as Billy

James Dean
1976
as William Bast

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
as Self

Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007
as Self

Born of War
2013
as Harm Helder

Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
1994
as Arnie Hansen

The Seduction of Gina
1984
as Keith Sindell

Scott Free
1976
as Tony Scott

The Third Girl from the Left
1973
as David

The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
1997
as Jeff Littman

Cage Without a Key
1975
as Ben Holian

Dinotopia 6: The Exit
2003
as Frank Scott

Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
2003
as Frank Scott

The Comedy Company
1978
as Paul Lester

The Care of Time
1990
as Robert Halliday

HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009

A Perfect Match
1980
as Steve Triandos

Between Two Brothers
1982
as Bob Frazer

Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
2010
as Narrator

The Red Badge of Courage
1974
as Pvt. Jim Conklin

Are You Ready for Love?
2006
as Randy

Promises in the Dark
1979
as Dr. Jim Sandman

Jennifer on My Mind
1971
as Marcus Rottner

HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007

Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
2012
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)

Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
2003
as Narrator (US)(voice)

Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
as Self

Dinotopia 5: The Virus
2003
as Frank Scott

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
2006
as Narrator

Visitors
1987
as Eddie

Dinotopia 3: The Election
2002
as Frank Scott

Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
2008
as Narrator

A Vacation in Hell
1979
as Alan

Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
as Narrator

Déjà Vu
1998
as Alex

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
2004
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
as Narrator (voice)
The Impatient Heart
1971
as Frank Pescadero

Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
1975
as David

Want to Stay Alive
1990
as Tom Lepski
Venice Medical
1983
as Dr. Pete Marcus

Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
2004
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
2006
as Narrator

Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
1985
as Dempsey

Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
2005
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
2006
as Narrator (voice)

Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
2006
as Narrator (voice)

Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006

Roman Vice
2005
as Narrátor

Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
2007
as Narrator

The American Invasion
2015
as Self - Presenter

Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
2009
as Narrator (voice)

Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
2007
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
2009
as Narrator (voice)

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
2006
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
2008
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
2009
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
2005
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
2005
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
2007
as Narrator

Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
2007
as Narrator
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
- Not in My Family (1993) — as Ted Ricci
- FM (1978) — as Jeff Dugan
- Heavy Traffic (1973) — as (voice)
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