Michael Brandon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 20, 1945
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, 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
Canary Black 2024
as US President
Renegades 2022
as Palmer
The Time of Their Lives 2017
as Harry Scheider
FantastiCozzi 2016
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures 2015
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
The American Invasion 2015
as Self - Presenter
Born of War 2013
as Harm Helder
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard! 2013
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas! 2013
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters 2013
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations 2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas 2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery 2012
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends 2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away! 2012
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo 2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails 2011
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
HiT Favorites: Friends and Family 2011
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! 2011
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Captain America: The First Avenger 2011
as Senator Brandt
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge! 2011
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun 2011
as Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams 2011
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express 2011
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas 2011
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles 2011
as Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Animal Tails 2010
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish 2010
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor 2010
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky 2010
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories 2010
as Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun! 2010
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite 2010
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh! 2009
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express 2009
as Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends 2009
as Narrator (voice)
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers 2009
as Jamie Dimon
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand 2009
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas 2009
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures 2009
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures 2009
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends 2009
as Narrator (voice)
Me and Orson Welles 2008
as Les Tremayne
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud 2008
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure 2008
as Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland 2007
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop 2007
as Narrator (voice)
Doris Day: Virgin Territory 2007
as Self
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen 2007
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers 2007
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle 2007
as Narrator (voice)
Are You Ready for Love? 2006
as Randy
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails 2006
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures 2006
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures 2006
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks 2006
as Narrator (voice)
The Detonator 2006
as Flint
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars 2006
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures 2006
as Narrator (voice)
Roman Vice 2005
as Narrátor
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures 2005
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station 2005
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! 2005
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! 2005
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures 2005
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Rescue Adventures 2005
as Narrator (voice)
Hawking 2004
as Arno Penzias
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures 2004
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures 2004
as Narrator (voice)
Dinotopia 6: The Exit 2003
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 5: The Virus 2003
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons 2003
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 3: The Election 2002
as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation 2002
as Frank Scott
The Lost Battalion 2001
as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror 2001
as Self
Contaminated Man 2000
as Wyles
Déjà Vu 1998
as Alex
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson 1997
as Jeff Littman
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie 1994
as Arnie Hansen
Not in My Family 1993
as Ted Ricci
The Care of Time 1990
as Robert Halliday
Believed Violent 1990
as Tom Lepski
Want to Stay Alive 1990
as Tom Lepski
Have a Nice Night 1990
as Tom Lepski
Try This One for Size 1989
as Tom Lepski
Rock 'N Roll Mom 1988
as Jeff Robins
The Grand Knockout Tournament 1987
as Self
Visitors 1987
as Eddie
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie 1985
as Dempsey
Deadly Messages 1985
as Michael Krasnick
The Seduction of Gina 1984
as Keith Sindell
- Venice Medical
Venice Medical 1983
as Dr. Pete Marcus
Between Two Brothers 1982
as Bob Frazer
Rich and Famous 1981
as Max (uncredited)
A Change of Seasons 1980
as Pete Lachapelle
A Perfect Match 1980
as Steve Triandos
Promises in the Dark 1979
as Dr. Jim Sandman
A Vacation in Hell 1979
as Alan
The Comedy Company 1978
as Paul Lester
FM 1978
as Jeff Dugan
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me 1977
as Self
Red Alert 1977
as Carl Wyche
Scott Free 1976
as Tony Scott
James Dean 1976
as William Bast
Cage Without a Key 1975
as Ben Holian
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom 1975
as David
The Red Badge of Courage 1974
as Pvt. Jim Conklin
Hitchhike! 1974
as Keith Miles
The Third Girl from the Left 1973
as David
Heavy Traffic 1973
as (voice)
The Strangers in 7A 1972
as Billy
Four Flies on Grey Velvet 1971
as Roberto Tobias
Jennifer on My Mind 1971
as Marcus Rottner
- The Impatient Heart
The Impatient Heart 1971
as Frank Pescadero
Lovers and Other Strangers 1970
as Mike Vecchio
Credits from TMDB.