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