ACTOR
Michael Brandon
Known for Captain America: The First Avenger · Bones · Doctor Who
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…
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- Born
- Apr 20, 1945
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Known For
- Acting
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).
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Known For
MOVIE
Captain America: The First AvengerSenator Brandt · 2011
★ 7.0
★ 7.0
TV
BonesRoger Frampton · 2005
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
TV
Doctor WhoGeneral Sanchez · 2005
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
The NannyStan · 1993
★ 8.1
★ 8.1
TV
Murder, She WroteAlex Weaver · 1984
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
TV
JAGCol. Hegstetter · 1995
★ 7.3
★ 7.3
TV
Ally McBealAdam Dawson · 1997
★ 6.5
★ 6.5
TV
Death in ParadiseJoel Maurice · 2011
★ 7.4
★ 7.4
Filmography
Movies
Lovers and Other StrangersMike Vecchio
1970
Four Flies on Grey VelvetRoberto Tobias
1971
Jennifer on My MindMarcus Rottner
1971TI
The Impatient HeartFrank Pescadero
1971
The Strangers in 7ABilly
1972
Heavy Traffic(voice)
1973
The Third Girl from the LeftDavid
1973
Hitchhike!Keith Miles
1974
The Red Badge of CouragePvt. Jim Conklin
1974
Cage Without a KeyBen Holian
1975
Queen of the Stardust BallroomDavid
1975
James DeanWilliam Bast
1976
Scott FreeTony Scott
1976
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of MeSelf
1977
Red AlertCarl Wyche
1977
FMJeff Dugan
1978
The Comedy CompanyPaul Lester
1978
A Vacation in HellAlan
1979
Promises in the DarkDr. Jim Sandman
1979
A Change of SeasonsPete Lachapelle
1980
A Perfect MatchSteve Triandos
1980
Rich and FamousMax (uncredited)
1981
Between Two BrothersBob Frazer
1982VM
Venice MedicalDr. Pete Marcus
1983
The Seduction of GinaKeith Sindell
1984
Deadly MessagesMichael Krasnick
1985
Dempsey and Makepeace The MovieDempsey
1985
The Grand Knockout TournamentSelf
1987
VisitorsEddie
1987
Rock 'N Roll MomJeff Robins
1988
Try This One for SizeTom Lepski
1989
Believed ViolentTom Lepski
1990
Have a Nice NightTom Lepski
1990
The Care of TimeRobert Halliday
1990
Want to Stay AliveTom Lepski
1990
Not in My FamilyTed Ricci
1993
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth MovieArnie Hansen
1994
The Disappearance of Kevin JohnsonJeff Littman
1997
Déjà VuAlex
1998
Contaminated ManWyles
2000
Dario Argento: An Eye for HorrorSelf
2001
The Lost BattalionMaj. Gen. Robert Alexander
2001
Dinotopia 2: The TemptationFrank Scott
2002
Dinotopia 3: The ElectionFrank Scott
2002
Dinotopia 4: New HorizonsFrank Scott
2003
Dinotopia 5: The VirusFrank Scott
2003
Dinotopia 6: The ExitFrank Scott
2003
HawkingArno Penzias
2004
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2004
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2004
Roman ViceNarrátor
2005
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the StationNarrator (voice)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Rescue AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator (voice)
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator (voice)
2005
Are You Ready for Love?Randy
2006
The DetonatorFlint
2006
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the RailsNarrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the TracksNarrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2006
Thomas & Friends: Track StarsNarrator (voice)
2006
Doris Day: Virgin TerritorySelf
2007
HiT Favorites: Winter WonderlandNarrator (voice)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival CapersNarrator (voice)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake MuddleNarrator (voice)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big ScreenNarrator (voice)
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy WorkshopNarrator (voice)
2007
Me and Orson WellesLes Tremayne
2008
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious MudNarrator (voice)
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the TreasureNarrator (voice)
2008
HiT Favorites: Frosty FriendsNarrator (voice)
2009
The Last Days of Lehman BrothersJamie Dimon
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: Holiday ExpressNarrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the BandstandNarrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: Railway FriendsNarrator (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2009
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with ThomasNarrator (voice)
2009
HiT Favorites: Animal TailsNarrator (voice)
2010
HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun!Narrator (voice)
2010
Thomas & Friends: Creaky CrankyNarrator / Diesel (voice)
2010
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter WishNarrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2010
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest StoriesNarrator (voice)
2010
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of SodorNarrator (voice)
2010
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway KiteNarrator (voice)
2010
Captain America: The First AvengerSenator Brandt
2011
HiT Favorites: Friends and FamilyNarrator (voice)
2011
HiT Favorites: Preschool FunNarrator (voice)
2011
HiT Favorites: Sweet DreamsNarrator (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes ThomasNarrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the RailsNarrator / Diesel (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday ExpressNarrator (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and WhistlesNarrator (voice)
2011
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas ChristmasNarrator (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Curious CargoNarrator (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Engine FriendsNarrator (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse DeliveryNarrator / Diesel (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Sticky SituationsNarrator (voice)
2012
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2012
Born of WarHarm Helder
2013
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!Narrator (voice)
2013
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!Narrator (voice)
2013
Thomas & Friends: Muddy MattersNarrator / Diesel (voice)
2013
The American InvasionSelf - Presenter
2015
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine AdventuresNarrator / Diesel (voice)
2015
FantastiCozziSelf (archive footage)
2016
The Time of Their LivesHarry Scheider
2017
RenegadesPalmer
2022
Canary BlackUS President
2024Television
Medical CenterDr. Lensko · 1 eps
1969
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1 eps
1969
Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawPete Giannetta · 1 eps
1971
Police Story1 eps
1973
An Audience with...Self · 1 eps
1978
Tales of the UnexpectedStephen Baker · 1 eps
1979
St. ElsewhereAnthony Gifford · 1 eps
1982
Emerald Point N.A.S.David Marquette · 22 eps
1983
Murder, She WroteAlex Weaver · 1 eps
1984
The Bill1 eps
1984
Dempsey and MakepeaceJames Dempsey · 30 eps
1985Dempsey and MakepeaceDirector
1985
Screen TwoEddie · 1 eps
1985
CasualtyMike Barnicott · 1 eps
1986
MonstersDirector
1988
Dynasty: The ReunionArlen Marshall · 2 eps
1991HF
Home FiresTeddy Kramer · 6 eps
1992
The NannyStan · 1 eps
1993
JAGCol. Hegstetter · 1 eps
1995JAGNardoni · 1 eps
1995
Ally McBealAdam Dawson · 1 eps
1997
Jonathan CreekCaptain Frank Candy · 1 eps
1997
The PracticeAdam Dawson · 2 eps
1997
CI5: The New Professionals1 eps
1999
Richard & JudySelf · 1 eps
2001
The DivisionJudge Stone · 1 eps
2001
Dinotopia
2002DinotopiaFrank Scott · 13 eps
2002TT
The Terry and Gaby Show1 eps
2003
Agatha Christie's MarpleMartin Zimmerman · 1 eps
2004
HustleMarcus Wendell · 1 eps
2004
New TricksCol. Charles Norton · 1 eps
2004
The Catherine Tate Show1 eps
2004
BonesRoger Frampton · 2 eps
2005
Dead Man WedsChuck Newman · 6 eps
2005
Doctor WhoGeneral Sanchez · 1 eps
2005
Jack and the Sodor Construction CompanyNarrator (voice) · 13 eps
2006
LegendsSelf - Narrator (voice) · 1 eps
2006
After You've GoneBill Tucker · 1 eps
2007
Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant · 1 eps
2011
Death in ParadiseJoel Maurice · 1 eps
2011
EpisodesElliot Salad · 5 eps
2011
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of LoveConrad Tucker · 2 eps
2011
BlandingsGrumman · 1 eps
2013
GalavantSid's Dad · 1 eps
2015
TrustWalter Annenberg · 1 eps
2018Photos
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