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Michael Brandon

Acting

Michael Brandon

Born
(age 81)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits
159 titles

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).

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 158

YearTitleRole
2024 Canary Black Film US President
2022 Renegades Film Palmer
2018 Trust TV Walter Annenberg (1 ep)
2017 The Time of Their Lives Film Harry Scheider
2016 FantastiCozzi Film Self (archive footage)
2015 Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2015 The American Invasion Film Self - Presenter
2015 Galavant TV Sid's Dad (1 ep)
2013 Born of War Film Harm Helder
2013 Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard! Film Narrator (voice)
2013 Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas! Film Narrator (voice)
2013 Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2013 Blandings TV Grumman (1 ep)
2012 Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations Film Narrator (voice)
2012 Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas Film Narrator (voice)
2012 Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2012 Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends Film Narrator (voice)
2012 Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away! Film Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2012 Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo Film Narrator (voice)
2011 Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2011 HiT Favorites: Friends and Family Film Narrator (voice)
2011 Death in Paradise TV Joel Maurice (1 ep)
2011 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip TV Self - Participant (1 ep)
2011 Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2011 Captain America: The First Avenger Film Senator Brandt
2011 Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge! Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2011 HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun Film Narrator (voice)
2011 HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams Film Narrator (voice)
2011 Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express Film Narrator (voice)
2011 Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love TV Conrad Tucker (2 ep)
2011 Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas Film Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2011 Episodes TV Elliot Salad (5 ep)
2011 Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles Film Narrator (voice)
2010 HiT Favorites: Animal Tails Film Narrator (voice)
2010 Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish Film Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2010 Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor Film Narrator (voice)
2010 Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky Film Narrator / Diesel (voice)
2010 Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories Film Narrator (voice)
2010 HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun! Film Narrator (voice)
2010 Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite Film Narrator (voice)
2009 Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh! Film Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
2009 Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express Film Narrator (voice)
2009 HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends Film Narrator (voice)
2009 The Last Days of Lehman Brothers Film Jamie Dimon
2009 Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand Film Narrator (voice)
2009 Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas Film Narrator (voice)
2009 Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures Film Narrator (voice)
2009 Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures Film Narrator (voice)
2009 Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends Film Narrator (voice)
2008 Me and Orson Welles Film Les Tremayne
2008 Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud Film Narrator (voice)
2008 Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure Film Narrator (voice)
2007 HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland Film Narrator (voice)
2007 Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop Film Narrator (voice)
2007 Doris Day: Virgin Territory Film Self
2007 Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen Film Narrator (voice)
2007 Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers Film Narrator (voice)
2007 Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle Film Narrator (voice)
2007 After You've Gone TV Bill Tucker (1 ep)
2006 Are You Ready for Love? Film Randy

Crew credits 2

YearTitleJob
1988 Monsters TV Director (1 ep)
1985 Dempsey and Makepeace TV Director (1 ep)
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