Michael Brandon
Acting
Born: April 20, 1945 (age 81) · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Highest Rated
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
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
Bones
2005
Doctor Who
2005
The Nanny
1993
Canary Black
2024
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971
JAG
1995
Ally McBeal
1997
Death in Paradise
2011
Me and Orson Welles
2008
Episodes
2011
Photos (4)
Movies (108)
Captain America: The First Avenger
Senator Brandt
Canary Black
US President
The Detonator
Flint
Me and Orson Welles
Les Tremayne
The Time of Their Lives
Harry Scheider
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Roberto Tobias
Born of War
Harm Helder
Rich and Famous
Max (uncredited)
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
Jamie Dimon
Renegades
Palmer
Hawking
Arno Penzias
Lovers and Other Strangers
Mike Vecchio
Rock 'N Roll Mom
Jeff Robins
Contaminated Man
Wyles
The Lost Battalion
Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
James Dean
William Bast
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor
Narrator (voice)
A Change of Seasons
Pete Lachapelle
Heavy Traffic
(voice)
Red Alert
Carl Wyche
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Narrator (voice)
Try This One for Size
Tom Lepski
Hitchhike!
Keith Miles
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
HiT Favorites: Animal Tails
Narrator (voice)
The Seduction of Gina
Keith Sindell
HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams
Narrator (voice)
Scott Free
Tony Scott
The Strangers in 7A
Billy
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
Frank Scott
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Not in My Family
Ted Ricci
FM
Jeff Dugan
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
David
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite
Narrator (voice)
Jennifer on My Mind
Marcus Rottner
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
Narrator (voice)
The Comedy Company
Paul Lester
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles
Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Are You Ready for Love?
Randy
Have a Nice Night
Tom Lepski
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
The Care of Time
Robert Halliday
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Rescue Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Narrator (voice)
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
Jeff Littman
Deadly Messages
Michael Krasnick
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
Frank Scott
Promises in the Dark
Dr. Jim Sandman
The Third Girl from the Left
David
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun!
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Cage Without a Key
Ben Holian
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 3: The Election
Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Between Two Brothers
Bob Frazer
Visitors
Eddie
A Perfect Match
Steve Triandos
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Friends and Family
Narrator (voice)
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
Arnie Hansen
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Narrator (voice)
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
Dempsey
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Narrator (voice)
Want to Stay Alive
Tom Lepski
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Narrator (voice)
A Vacation in Hell
Alan
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
Narrator (voice)
The Red Badge of Courage
Pvt. Jim Conklin
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Déjà Vu
Alex
Believed Violent
Tom Lepski
Roman Vice
Narrátor
TV Shows (38)
Bones
Roger Frampton · 2 eps
Doctor Who
General Sanchez · 1 eps
JAG
Col. Hegstetter · 1 eps
JAG
Nardoni · 1 eps
Death in Paradise
Joel Maurice · 1 eps
Murder, She Wrote
Alex Weaver · 1 eps
Casualty
Mike Barnicott · 1 eps
The Nanny
Stan · 1 eps
The Practice
Adam Dawson · 2 eps
St. Elsewhere
Anthony Gifford · 1 eps
The Bill
1 eps
Tales of the Unexpected
Stephen Baker · 1 eps
Agatha Christie's Marple
Martin Zimmerman · 1 eps
New Tricks
Col. Charles Norton · 1 eps
The Division
Judge Stone · 1 eps
Medical Center
Dr. Lensko · 1 eps
Screen Two
Eddie · 1 eps
Hustle
Marcus Wendell · 1 eps
Ally McBeal
Adam Dawson · 1 eps
Episodes
Elliot Salad · 5 eps
Police Story
1 eps
Jonathan Creek
Captain Frank Candy · 1 eps
Dempsey and Makepeace
James Dempsey · 30 eps
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Pete Giannetta · 1 eps
Galavant
Sid's Dad · 1 eps
Trust
Walter Annenberg · 1 eps
Blandings
Grumman · 1 eps
After You've Gone
Bill Tucker · 1 eps
The Catherine Tate Show
1 eps
CI5: The New Professionals
1 eps
Emerald Point N.A.S.
David Marquette · 22 eps
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
Conrad Tucker · 2 eps
Dynasty: The Reunion
Arlen Marshall · 2 eps
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1 eps
Dead Man Weds
Chuck Newman · 6 eps
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
Narrator (voice) · 13 eps
Dinotopia
2002
Dinotopia
Frank Scott · 13 eps
Self / Appearances (10)
Richard & Judy
Self · 1 eps
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant · 1 eps
An Audience with...
Self · 1 eps
Legends
Self - Narrator (voice) · 1 eps
FantastiCozzi
Self (archive footage)
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Self
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Self
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
Self
The American Invasion
Self - Presenter
