Michael Brandon
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).
Movies (89)
Canary Black
2024
Renegades
2022
The Time of Their Lives
2017
FantastiCozzi
2016
The American Invasion
2015
Born of War
2013
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
2012
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
2010
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
2009
HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
2009
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
2009
Me and Orson Welles
2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
2008
HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
2007
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
2007
Are You Ready for Love?
2006
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
2006
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
2006
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
2006
The Detonator
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
2006
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
2006
Roman Vice
2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
2005
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
2005
Hawking
2004
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
2004
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
2004
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
2003
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
2003
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
2003
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
2003
Dinotopia 3: The Election
2002
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
2002
The Lost Battalion
2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
Contaminated Man
2000
Déjà Vu
1998
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
1997
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
1994
Not in My Family
1993
The Care of Time
1990
Believed Violent
1990
Want to Stay Alive
1990
Have a Nice Night
1990
Try This One for Size
1989
Rock 'N Roll Mom
1988
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
Visitors
1987
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
1985
Deadly Messages
1985
The Seduction of Gina
1984
Between Two Brothers
1982
Rich and Famous
1981
A Change of Seasons
1980
A Perfect Match
1980
Promises in the Dark
1979
A Vacation in Hell
1979
The Comedy Company
1978
FM
1978
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
Red Alert
1977
Scott Free
1976
James Dean
1976
Cage Without a Key
1975
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
1975
The Red Badge of Courage
1974
Hitchhike!
1974
The Third Girl from the Left
1973
Heavy Traffic
1973
The Strangers in 7A
1972
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971
Jennifer on My Mind
1971
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
TV Shows (40)
Trust
2018
Galavant
2015
Blandings
2013
Death in Paradise
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
2011
Episodes
2011
After You've Gone
2007
Legends
2006
Bones
2005
Doctor Who
2005
Dead Man Weds
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Hustle
2004
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
New Tricks
2004
Dinotopia
2002
Dinotopia
2002
Richard & Judy
2001
The Division
2001
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Ally McBeal
1997
Jonathan Creek
1997
The Practice
1997
JAG
1995
JAG
1995
The Nanny
1993
Dynasty: The Reunion
1991
Casualty
1986
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
The Bill
1984
Thomas & Friends
1984
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Emerald Point N.A.S.
1983
St. Elsewhere
1982
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
An Audience with...
1978
Police Story
1973
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
Medical Center
1969