Michael Brandon
Department: 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).
Known For
The Detonator
2006
Hawking
2004
FM
1978
A Change of Seasons
1980
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends
2009
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
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The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson
1997
A Vacation in Hell
1979
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!
2005
Deadly Messages
1985
Not in My Family
1993
HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends
2009
HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland
2007
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation
2002
Dinotopia 3: The Election
2002
Dinotopia 6: The Exit
2003
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons
2003
Dinotopia 5: The Virus
2003
Red Alert
1977
Promises in the Dark
1979
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me
1977
The Third Girl from the Left
1973
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie
1985
Renegades
2022
Believed Violent
1990
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom
1975
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels & Whistles
2011
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
2011
The Care of Time
1990
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
2012
Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor
2010
Jennifer on My Mind
1971
Scott Free
1976
The Comedy Company
1978
Are You Ready for Love?
2006
The Impatient Heart
1971
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure
2008
Born of War
2013
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels
2004
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001
Cage Without a Key
1975
Between Two Brothers
1982
James Dean
1976
Heavy Traffic
1973
The American Invasion
2015
The Red Badge of Courage
1974
Have a Nice Night
1990
Visitors
1987
The Lost Battalion
2001
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie
1994
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
Try This One for Size
1989
The Strangers in 7A
1972
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
2009
Want to Stay Alive
1990
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
2005
Rock 'N Roll Mom
1988
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas
2009
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
2008
FantastiCozzi
2016
The Seduction of Gina
1984
Roman Vice
2005
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas
2006
A Perfect Match
1980
Hitchhike!
1974
Déjà Vu
1998
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
2006
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas
2011
Thomas and Friends: Up Up & Away!
2012
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!
2010
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
2012
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
2013
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky
2010
Me and Orson Welles
2008
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
2007
Venice Medical
1983
The Time of Their Lives
2017
Rich and Famous
1981
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
2006
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
2010
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine
2004
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
2007
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades
2008
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
2006
Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!
2004
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
2005
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
2006
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
2007
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers
2007
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop
2007
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
2009
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & The Runaway Kite
2010
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures
2009
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite
2010
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
Canary Black
2024
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
2013
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish
2010
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon
2003
Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails
2009
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue
2010
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
2011
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
2012
Contaminated Man
2000
St. Elsewhere
1982
Ally McBeal
1997
The Division
2001
Jonathan Creek
1997
The Bill
1984
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Dempsey and Makepeace
1985
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
The Catherine Tate Show
2004
Richard & Judy
2001
The Practice
1997
Medical Center
1969
JAG
1995
JAG
1995
Police Story
1973
Emerald Point N.A.S.
1983
Trial & Retribution
1997
Dead Man Weds
2005
CI5: The New Professionals
1999
Dinotopia
2002
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
1969
Home Fires
1992
Doctor Who
2005
New Tricks
2004
Hustle
2004
Galavant
2015
An Audience with...
1978
Thomas & Friends
1984
Episodes
2011
Casualty
1986
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Death in Paradise
2011
Trust
2018
Blandings
2013
Legends
2006
Bones
2005
Dynasty: The Reunion
1991
Dinotopia
2002
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
The Nanny
1993
After You've Gone
2007
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971