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Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

Acting1945Brooklyn, New York, USA

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).

Acting History

2025
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
TVas Self - Participant1 eps
2024
Canary Black
as US President
2022
Renegades
as Palmer
2018
Trust
TVas Walter Annenberg1 eps
2017
The Time of Their Lives
as Harry Scheider
2016
FantastiCozzi
as (archive footage)
2015
The American Invasion
as Self - Presenter
Galavant
TVas Sid's Dad1 eps
2013
Born Of War
as Harm Helder
Death in Paradise
TVas Joel Maurice1 eps
Blandings
TVas Grumman
2012
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery
as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
Thomas and Friends: Up Up & Away!
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles / The Maithwaite Stationmaster (voice)
Episodes
TVas Elliot Salad5 eps
2011
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels
as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas
as Narrator (voice) / Mr Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
as Narrator / Diesel (US Version) (voice)
Hustle
TVas Marcus Wendell1 eps
2008
Me and Orson Welles
as Les Tremayne
Doctor Who
TVas General Sanchez1 eps
Bones
TVas Roger Frampton2 eps
Richard & Judy
TVas Self1 eps
2003
2002
Dinotopia
TVas Frank Scott
2001
The Lost Battalion
as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
The Division
TVas Judge Stone1 eps
2000
1999
Jonathan Creek
TVas Captain Frank Candy1 eps
1998
Déjà Vu
as Alex
Ally McBeal
TVas D. A. Adam Dawson1 eps
The Practice
TVas A.D.A. Adam Dawson2 eps
1997
The Nanny
TVas Stan1 eps
JAG
TVas Nardoni1 eps
1994
Murder, She Wrote
TVas Alex Weaver1 eps
1993
Not in My Family
as Ted Ricci
1992
Home Fires
TVas Teddy Kramer
1991
Dynasty: The Reunion
TVas Arlen Marshall
1990
The Care of Time
as Robert Halliday
Want to Stay Alive
as Tom Lepski
Have a Nice Night
as Tom Lepski
Believed Violent
as Tom Lepski
1989
Monsters
TVDirector1 eps
1988
Rock 'N Roll Mom
as Jeff Robins
Tales of the Unexpected
TVas Stephen Baker1 eps
1986
Casualty
TVas Mike Barnicott
Dempsey and Makepeace
TVDirector1 eps
1985
Deadly Messages
as Michael Krasnick
An Audience with...
TVas Self1 eps
Dempsey and Makepeace
TVas James Dempsey30 eps
1984
1983
Venice Medical
as Dr. Pete Marcus
St. Elsewhere
TVas Anthony Gifford1 eps
Emerald Point N.A.S.
TVas David Marquette
1982
1981
Rich and Famous
as Max (uncredited)
1980
A Change of Seasons
as Pete Lachapelle
A Perfect Match
as Steve Triandos
1979
1978
FM
as Jeff Dugan
The Comedy Company
as Paul Lester
1976
Scott Free
as Tony Scott
James Dean
as William Bast
1974
Hitchhike!
as Keith Miles
The Red Badge of Courage
as Pvt. Jim Conklin
Medical Center
TVas Dr. Lensko1 eps
1972
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
TVas Pete Giannetta1 eps
1971
Four Flies on Grey Velvet
as Roberto Tobias
Jennifer on My Mind
as Marcus Rottner
The Impatient Heart
as Frank Pescadero
1970

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
4/20/1945(80 years old)
Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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