Michael Brandon
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 20 April 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).
Known for
Acting 128
- 2026Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! as Narrator (voice)
- 2024Canary Black as US President
- 2022Renegades as Palmer
- 2017The Time of Their Lives as Harry Scheider
- 2016FantastiCozzi as Self (archive footage)
- 2015Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2015The American Invasion as Self - Presenter
- 2013Born of War as Harm Helder
- 2013Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard! as Narrator (voice)
- 2013Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas! as Narrator (voice)
- 2013Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters as Narrator
- 2013Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations as Narrator (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas as Narrator (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends as Narrator (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away! as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
- 2012Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo as Narrator (voice)
- 2011Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2011HiT Favorites: Friends and Family as Narrator (voice)
- 2011Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas! as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2011Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
- 2011Captain America: The First Avenger as Senator Brandt
- 2011Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge! as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2011HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun as Narrator (voice)
- 2011HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams as Narrator (voice)
- 2011Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express as Narrator (voice)
- 2011Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
- 2011Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and Whistles as Narrator (voice)
- 2010Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-Family Secret
- 2010HiT Favorites: Animal Tails as Narrator (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor as Narrator (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue as Narrator (US) / Diesel (US) (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories as Narrator (voice)
- 2010HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun! as Narrator (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite as Narrator (voice)
- 2010Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite as Narrator
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh! as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express as Narrator (voice)
- 2009HiT Favorites: Frosty Friends as Narrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails as Narrator (US) (Voice)
- 2009The Last Days of Lehman Brothers as Jamie Dimon
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand as Narrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas as Narrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2009Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends as Narrator (voice)
- 2008Me and Orson Welles as Les Tremayne
- 2008Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud as Narrator (voice)
- 2008Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure as Narrator (voice)
- 2007HiT Favorites: Winter Wonderland as Narrator (voice)
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades as Narrator
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop as Narrator (voice)
- 2007Doris Day: Virgin Territory as Self
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big Screen as Narrator (voice)
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers as Narrator (voice)
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends as Narrator
- 2007Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle as Narrator (voice)
- 2006Are You Ready for Love? as Randy
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails as Narrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas as Narrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks as Narrator (voice)
- 2006The Detonator as Flint
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Track Stars as Narrator (voice)
- 2006Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! as Narrator (voice)
- 2005Roman Vice as Narrátor
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station as Narrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! as Narrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Rescue Adventures as Narrator (voice)
- 2004Hawking as Arno Penzias
- 2004Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine! as Narrator
- 2004Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine as Narrator (voice)
- 2004Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels as Narrator (voice)
- 2003Dinotopia 6: The Exit as Frank Scott
- 2003Dinotopia 5: The Virus as Frank Scott
- 2003Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon as Narrator (US)(voice)
- 2003Dinotopia 4: New Horizons as Frank Scott
- 2002Dinotopia 3: The Election as Frank Scott
- 2002Dinotopia 2: The Temptation as Frank Scott
- 2001The Lost Battalion as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
- 2001Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror as Self
- 2000Contaminated Man as Wyles
- 1998Déjà Vu as Alex
- 1997The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson as Jeff Littman
- 1994Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie as Arnie Hansen
- 1993Not in My Family as Ted Ricci
- 1990The Care of Time as Robert Halliday
- 1990Believed Violent as Tom Lepski
- 1990Want to Stay Alive as Tom Lepski
- 1990Have a Nice Night as Tom Lepski
- 1989Try This One for Size as Tom Lepski
- 1988Rock 'N Roll Mom as Jeff Robins
- 1987The Grand Knockout Tournament as Self
- 1987Visitors as Eddie
- 1985Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie as Dempsey
- 1985Deadly Messages as Michael Krasnick
- 1984The Seduction of Gina as Keith Sindell
- 1983Venice Medical as Dr. Pete Marcus
- 1982Between Two Brothers as Bob Frazer
- 1981Rich and Famous as Max (uncredited)
- 1980A Change of Seasons as Pete Lachapelle
- 1980A Perfect Match as Steve Triandos
- 1979Promises in the Dark as Dr. Jim Sandman
- 1979A Vacation in Hell as Alan
- 1978The Comedy Company as Paul Lester
- 1978FM as Jeff Dugan
- 1977Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me as Self
- 1977Red Alert as Carl Wyche
- 1976Scott Free as Tony Scott
- 1976James Dean as William Bast
- 1975Cage Without a Key as Ben Holian
- 1975Queen of the Stardust Ballroom as David
- 1974The Red Badge of Courage as Pvt. Jim Conklin
- 1974Hitchhike! as Keith Miles
- 1973The Third Girl from the Left as David
- 1973Heavy Traffic as (voice)
- 1972The Strangers in 7A as Billy
- 1971Four Flies on Grey Velvet as Roberto Tobias
- 1971Jennifer on My Mind as Marcus Rottner
- 1971The Impatient Heart as Frank Pescadero
- 1970Lovers and Other Strangers as Mike Vecchio