Person
Michael Brandon
Acting · Born 1945-04-20 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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
Doctor Who
General Sanchez
Bones
Roger Frampton
Death in Paradise
Joel Maurice
JAG
Col. Hegstetter
The Nanny
Stan
Murder, She Wrote
Alex Weaver
The Practice
A.D.A. Adam Dawson
Casualty
Mike Barnicott
Agatha Christie's Marple
Martin Zimmerman
Screen Two
Eddie
Filmography
- 2024Canary BlackUS President
- 2022RenegadesPalmer
- 2018TrustWalter Annenberg
- 2017The Time of Their LivesHarry Scheider
- 2016FantastiCozzi(archive footage)
- 2015The American InvasionSelf - Presenter
- 2015GalavantSid's Dad
- 2013Born of WarHarm Helder
- 2013BlandingsGrumman
- 2012Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas ChristmasNarrator (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse DeliveryNarrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Engine FriendsNarrator (voice)
- 2011Death in ParadiseJoel Maurice
- 2011Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant
- 2011Captain America: The First AvengerSenator Brandt
- 2011Thomas & Friends: The Birthday ExpressNarrator (voice)
- 2011Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of LoveConrad Tucker
- 2011EpisodesElliot Salad
- 2010Thomas & Friends: Creaky CrankyProducer
- 2010Thomas & Friends: The Greatest StoriesNarrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Holiday ExpressNarrator (voice)
- 2009HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
- 2009The Last Days of Lehman BrothersJamie Dimon
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Percy and the BandstandNarrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Team Up with ThomasNarrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator
- 2009Thomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Railway FriendsNarrator (voice)
- 2008Me and Orson WellesLes Tremayne
- 2008Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious MudNarrator (voice)
- 2008Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the TreasureNarrator (voice)
- 2007HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy WorkshopNarrator (voice)
- 2007Doris Day: Virgin TerritorySelf
- 2007Thomas & Friends on the Big ScreenNarrator (voice)
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Carnival CapersNarrator (voice)
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty FriendsNarrator (voice)
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Milkshake MuddleNarrator (voice)
- 2007After You've GoneBill Tucker
- 2006Are You Ready for Love?Randy
- 2006LegendsSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 2006Jack and the Sodor Construction CompanyNarrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the RailsNarrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween AdventuresNarrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: On Site with ThomasNarrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Tales from the TracksNarrator (voice)
- 2006The DetonatorFlint
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave EnginesNarrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Track StarsNarrator (voice)
- 2005BonesRoger Frampton
- 2005Roman ViceNarrátor
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the DayNarrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Songs from the StationNarrator (voice)
- 2005Doctor WhoGeneral Sanchez
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Hooray for ThomasNarrator (voice)
- 2005Dead Man WedsChuck Newman
- 2004Agatha Christie's MarpleMartin Zimmerman
- 2004HawkingArno Penzias
- 2004Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet EngineNarrator (voice)
- 2004Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. DieselsNarrator (voice)
- 2004HustleMarcus Wendell
- 2004The Catherine Tate Show
- 2004New TricksCol. Charles Norton
- 2003Dinotopia 6: The ExitFrank Scott
- 2003Dinotopia 5: The VirusFrank Scott
- 2003Dinotopia 4: New HorizonsFrank Scott
- 2003The Terry and Gaby Show
- 2002Dinotopia 3: The ElectionFrank Scott
- 2002Dinotopia 2: The TemptationFrank Scott
- 2002Dinotopia
- 2001The Lost BattalionMaj. Gen. Robert Alexander
- 2001Richard & JudySelf
- 2001Dario Argento: An Eye for HorrorSelf
- 2001The DivisionJudge Stone
- 2000Contaminated ManWyles
- 1999CI5: The New Professionals
- 1998Déjà VuAlex
- 1997Ally McBealD. A. Adam Dawson
- 1997The Disappearance of Kevin JohnsonJeff Littman
- 1997Jonathan CreekCaptain Frank Candy
- 1997The PracticeA.D.A. Adam Dawson
- 1995JAGCol. Hegstetter
- 1994Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth MovieArnie Hansen
- 1993The NannyStan
- 1993Not in My FamilyTed Ricci
- 1992Home FiresTeddy Kramer
- 1991Dynasty: The ReunionArlen Marshall
- 1990The Care of TimeRobert Halliday
- 1990Believed ViolentTom Lepski
- 1990Want to Stay AliveTom Lepski
- 1990Have a Nice NightTom Lepski
- 1989Try This One for SizeTom Lepski
- 1988MonstersDirector
- 1988Rock 'N Roll MomJeff Robins
- 1987The Grand Knockout TournamentSelf
- 1987VisitorsEddie
- 1986CasualtyMike Barnicott
- 1985Dempsey and Makepeace The MovieDempsey
- 1985Deadly MessagesMichael Krasnick
- 1985Dempsey and MakepeaceJames Dempsey
- 1985Screen TwoEddie
- 1984The Bill
- 1984Thomas & FriendsNarrator (voice)
- 1984Murder, She WroteAlex Weaver
- 1984The Seduction of GinaKeith Sindell
- 1983Emerald Point N.A.S.David Marquette
- 1983Venice MedicalDr. Pete Marcus
- 1982St. ElsewhereAnthony Gifford
- 1982Between Two BrothersBob Frazer
- 1981Rich and FamousMax (uncredited)
- 1980A Change of SeasonsPete Lachapelle
- 1980A Perfect MatchSteve Triandos
- 1979Promises in the DarkDr. Jim Sandman
- 1979A Vacation in HellAlan
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedStephen Baker
- 1978The Comedy CompanyPaul Lester
- 1978FMJeff Dugan
- 1978An Audience with...Self
- 1977Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of MeSelf
- 1977Red AlertCarl Wyche
- 1976Scott FreeTony Scott
- 1976James DeanWilliam Bast
- 1975Cage Without a KeyBen Holian
- 1975Queen of the Stardust BallroomDavid
- 1974The Red Badge of CouragePvt. Jim Conklin
- 1974Hitchhike!Keith Miles
- 1973The Third Girl from the LeftDavid
- 1973Heavy Traffic(voice)
- 1973Police Story
- 1972The Strangers in 7ABilly
- 1971Four Flies on Grey VelvetRoberto Tobias
- 1971Jennifer on My MindMarcus Rottner
- 1971The Impatient HeartFrank Pescadero
- 1971Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawPete Giannetta
- 1970Lovers and Other StrangersMike Vecchio
- 1969Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
- 1969Medical CenterDr. Lensko
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