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 (107)
Captain America: The First Avenger
Senator Brandt
Canary Black
US President
The Detonator
Flint
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Roberto Tobias
Heavy Traffic
(voice)
The Lost Battalion
Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
Me and Orson Welles
Les Tremayne
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite
Narrator (voice)
Rich and Famous
Max (uncredited)
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
Jamie Dimon
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!
Narrator (voice)
Hawking
Arno Penzias
Lovers and Other Strangers
Mike Vecchio
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Renegades
Palmer
The Time of Their Lives
Harry Scheider
James Dean
William Bast
The Care of Time
Robert Halliday
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
A Change of Seasons
Pete Lachapelle
Born of War
Harm Helder
Visitors
Eddie
A Vacation in Hell
Alan
Contaminated Man
Wyles
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
Jeff Littman
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
Frank Scott
Hitchhike!
Keith Miles
Have a Nice Night
Tom Lepski
Try This One for Size
Tom Lepski
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
The Seduction of Gina
Keith Sindell
Red Alert
Carl Wyche
Scott Free
Tony Scott
The Strangers in 7A
Billy
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Promises in the Dark
Dr. Jim Sandman
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Déjà Vu
Alex
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
Narrator (voice)
Jennifer on My Mind
Marcus Rottner
FM
Jeff Dugan
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Narrator (voice)
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
David
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 3: The Election
Frank Scott
Between Two Brothers
Bob Frazer
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Narrator (voice)
Cage Without a Key
Ben Holian
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!
Narrator (voice)
Not in My Family
Ted Ricci
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Narrator (voice)
The Comedy Company
Paul Lester
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Rock 'N Roll Mom
Jeff Robins
Want to Stay Alive
Tom Lepski
The Third Girl from the Left
David
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Narrator (voice)
A Perfect Match
Steve Triandos
HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Narrator (voice)
Are You Ready for Love?
Randy
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Deadly Messages
Michael Krasnick
Believed Violent
Tom Lepski
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Narrator (voice)
The Red Badge of Courage
Pvt. Jim Conklin
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
Arnie Hansen
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
Dempsey
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Narrator (voice)
Roman Vice
Narrátor
HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Friends and Family
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Animal Tails
Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun!
Narrator (voice)
TV Shows (38)
Bones
Roger Frampton · 2 eps
Doctor Who
General Sanchez · 1 eps
Death in Paradise
Joel Maurice · 1 eps
JAG
Col. Hegstetter · 1 eps
JAG
Nardoni · 1 eps
The Nanny
Stan · 1 eps
Murder, She Wrote
Alex Weaver · 1 eps
Casualty
Mike Barnicott · 1 eps
The Practice
A.D.A. Adam Dawson · 2 eps
St. Elsewhere
Anthony Gifford · 1 eps
New Tricks
Col. Charles Norton · 1 eps
The Division
Judge Stone · 1 eps
Agatha Christie's Marple
Martin Zimmerman · 1 eps
Screen Two
Eddie · 1 eps
Hustle
Marcus Wendell · 1 eps
Tales of the Unexpected
Stephen Baker · 1 eps
The Bill
1 eps
Medical Center
Dr. Lensko · 1 eps
Ally McBeal
D. A. Adam Dawson · 1 eps
Police Story
1 eps
Jonathan Creek
Captain Frank Candy · 1 eps
Episodes
Elliot Salad · 5 eps
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Pete Giannetta · 1 eps
Dempsey and Makepeace
James Dempsey · 30 eps
Trust
Walter Annenberg · 1 eps
Galavant
Sid's Dad · 1 eps
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
Conrad Tucker · 2 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
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
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self
FantastiCozzi
Self (archive footage)
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Self
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
Self
The American Invasion
Self - Presenter
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Self
