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