Michael Brandon
Born April 20, 1945 · 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).
Notable Appearances
Movies
Captain America: The First Avenger
Canary Black
Rich and Famous
Me and Orson Welles
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
The Lost Battalion
The Detonator
A Change of Seasons
Hawking
James Dean
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
Born of War
HiT Favorites: Animal Tails
Renegades
Heavy Traffic
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!
The Seduction of Gina
FM
The Time of Their Lives
HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun
Contaminated Man
Are You Ready for Love?
HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams
Lovers and Other Strangers
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
Not in My Family
Rock 'N Roll Mom
Have a Nice Night
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other Adventures
The Care of Time
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas Adventures
Cage Without a Key
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Hitchhike!
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite
HiT Favorites: Friends and Family
TV Shows
Death in Paradise
Casualty
The Bill
The Practice
The Nanny
St. Elsewhere
Richard & Judy
Tales of the Unexpected
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Agatha Christie's Marple
Screen Two
The Division
Medical Center
Hustle
New Tricks
An Audience with...
Ally McBeal
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Police Story
Episodes
Jonathan Creek
Dempsey and Makepeace
Legends
Trust
Galavant
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Emerald Point N.A.S.
Blandings
The Catherine Tate Show
After You've Gone
Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
CI5: The New Professionals
Dynasty: The Reunion
Jack and the Sodor Construction Company
Dead Man Weds
Dinotopia
Dinotopia
More Movies
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures
Jennifer on My Mind
Promises in the Dark
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures
HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures
The Comedy Company
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
Try This One for Size
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
Visitors
A Vacation in Hell
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
The Strangers in 7A
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
Dinotopia 3: The Election
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles
FantastiCozzi
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Red Alert
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!
The Third Girl from the Left
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun!
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Scott Free
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
The Red Badge of Courage
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
Déjà Vu
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends
Between Two Brothers
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Deadly Messages
Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!
Want to Stay Alive
Believed Violent
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor
A Perfect Match
The American Invasion
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
Roman Vice
