Michael Brandon
Acting
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).
TV Shows(42)
Trust
Walter Annenberg
2018
Galavant
Sid's Dad
2015
Blandings
Grumman
2013
Death in Paradise
Joel Maurice
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Self - Participant
2011
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
Conrad Tucker
2011
Episodes
Elliot Salad
2011
After You've Gone
Bill Tucker
2007
Legends
Self - Narrator (voice)
2006
Bones
Roger Frampton
2005
Doctor Who
General Sanchez
2005
Dead Man Weds
Chuck Newman
2005
Agatha Christie's Marple
Martin Zimmerman
2004
Hustle
Marcus Wendell
2004
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
New Tricks
Col. Charles Norton
2004
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
Dinotopia
2002
Richard & Judy
Self
2001
The Division
Judge Stone
2001
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Trial & Retribution
1997
Ally McBeal
D. A. Adam Dawson
1997
Jonathan Creek
Captain Frank Candy
1997
The Practice
A.D.A. Adam Dawson
1997
JAG
Col. Hegstetter
1995
The Nanny
Stan
1993
Home Fires
Teddy Kramer
1992
Dynasty: The Reunion
Arlen Marshall
1991
Casualty
Mike Barnicott
1986
Dempsey and Makepeace
James Dempsey
1985
The Bill
1984
Thomas & Friends
Narrator (voice)
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Alex Weaver
1984
Emerald Point N.A.S.
David Marquette
1983
St. Elsewhere
Anthony Gifford
1982
Tales of the Unexpected
Stephen Baker
1979
An Audience with...
Self
1978
Police Story
1973
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Pete Giannetta
1971
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1969
Medical Center
Dr. Lensko
1969
Movies(91)
Canary Black
US President
2024
Renegades
Palmer
2022
The Time of Their Lives
Harry Scheider
2017
FantastiCozzi
(archive footage)
2016
The American Invasion
Self - Presenter
2015
Born of War
Harm Helder
2013
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Narrator (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2012
Captain America: The First Avenger
Senator Brandt
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Narrator
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Narrator
2010
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Narrator
2009
HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
Jamie Dimon
2009
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
Narrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Narrator
2009
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Narrator (voice)
2009
Me and Orson Welles
Les Tremayne
2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Narrator
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Narrator
2008
HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Narrator
2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
Self
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Narrator
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
Narrator
2007
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Narrator
2007
Are You Ready for Love?
Randy
2006
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Narrator
2006
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
Narrator
2006
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Narrator (voice)
2006
The Detonator
Flint
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
Narrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Narrator
2006
Roman Vice
Narrátor
2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
Narrator
2005
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Narrator
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Narrator
2005
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
Narrator
2005
Hawking
Arno Penzias
2004
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
Narrator
2004
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
Narrator
2004
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
Frank Scott
2003
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
Frank Scott
2003
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
Narrator (US)(voice)
2003
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
Frank Scott
2003
Dinotopia 3: The Election
Frank Scott
2002
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
Frank Scott
2002
The Lost Battalion
Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
2001
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Self
2001
Contaminated Man
Wyles
2000
Déjà Vu
Alex
1998
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
Jeff Littman
1997
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
Arnie Hansen
1994
Not in My Family
Ted Ricci
1993
The Care of Time
Robert Halliday
1990
Believed Violent
Tom Lepski
1990
Want to Stay Alive
Tom Lepski
1990
Have a Nice Night
Tom Lepski
1990
Try This One for Size
Tom Lepski
1989
Rock 'N Roll Mom
Jeff Robins
1988
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self
1987
Visitors
Eddie
1987
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
Dempsey
1985
Deadly Messages
Michael Krasnick
1985
The Seduction of Gina
Keith Sindell
1984
Venice Medical
Dr. Pete Marcus
1983
Between Two Brothers
Bob Frazer
1982
Rich and Famous
Max (uncredited)
1981
A Change of Seasons
Pete Lachapelle
1980
A Perfect Match
Steve Triandos
1980
Promises in the Dark
Dr. Jim Sandman
1979
A Vacation in Hell
Alan
1979
The Comedy Company
Paul Lester
1978
FM
Jeff Dugan
1978
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
Red Alert
Carl Wyche
1977
Scott Free
Tony Scott
1976
James Dean
William Bast
1976
Cage Without a Key
Ben Holian
1975
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
David
1975
The Red Badge of Courage
Pvt. Jim Conklin
1974
Hitchhike!
Keith Miles
1974
The Third Girl from the Left
David
1973
Heavy Traffic
(voice)
1973
The Strangers in 7A
Billy
1972
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
Roberto Tobias
1971
Jennifer on My Mind
Marcus Rottner
1971
The Impatient Heart
Frank Pescadero
1971
Lovers and Other Strangers
Mike Vecchio
1970
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Narrator