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Michael Brandon

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Michael Brandon

Born April 20, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA109 films

Michael Brandon (born April 20, 1945) is an American actor who resides in the United Kingdom and United States.

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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).

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Filmography

109 films as actor
  1. 2024Canary BlackUS President
  2. 2022RenegadesPalmer
  3. 2017The Time of Their LivesHarry Scheider
  4. 2015Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine AdventuresNarrator / Diesel (voice)
  5. 2013Born of WarHarm Helder
  6. 2013Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!Narrator (voice)
  7. 2013Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!Narrator (voice)
  8. 2013Thomas & Friends: Muddy MattersNarrator / Diesel (voice)
  9. 2012Thomas & Friends: Sticky SituationsNarrator (voice)
  10. 2012Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas ChristmasNarrator (voice)
  11. 2012Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse DeliveryNarrator / Diesel (voice)
  12. 2012Thomas & Friends: Engine FriendsNarrator (voice)
  13. 2012Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
  14. 2012Thomas & Friends: Curious CargoNarrator (voice)
  15. 2011Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the RailsNarrator / Diesel (voice)
  16. 2011HiT Favorites: Friends and FamilyNarrator (voice)
  17. 2011Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!Narrator / Diesel (voice)
  18. 2011Captain America: The First AvengerSenator Brandt
  19. 2011Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!Narrator / Diesel (voice)
  20. 2011HiT Favorites: Preschool FunNarrator (voice)
  21. 2011HiT Favorites: Sweet DreamsNarrator (voice)
  22. 2011Thomas & Friends: The Birthday ExpressNarrator (voice)
  23. 2011Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes ThomasNarrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
  24. 2011Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels and WhistlesNarrator (voice)
  25. 2010HiT Favorites: Animal TailsNarrator (voice)
  26. 2010Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter WishNarrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
  27. 2010Thomas & Friends: The Lion of SodorNarrator (voice)
  28. 2010Thomas & Friends: Creaky CrankyNarrator / Diesel (voice)
  29. 2010Thomas & Friends: The Greatest StoriesNarrator (voice)
  30. 2010HiT Favorites: Colors Are Fun!Narrator (voice)
  31. 2010Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway KiteNarrator (voice)
  32. 2009Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
  33. 2009Thomas & Friends: Holiday ExpressNarrator (voice)
  34. 2009HiT Favorites: Frosty FriendsNarrator (voice)
  35. 2009The Last Days of Lehman BrothersJamie Dimon
  36. 2009Thomas & Friends: Percy and the BandstandNarrator (voice)
  37. 2009Thomas & Friends: Team Up with ThomasNarrator (voice)
  38. 2009Thomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  39. 2009Thomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  40. 2009Thomas & Friends: Railway FriendsNarrator (voice)
  41. 2008Me and Orson WellesLes Tremayne
  42. 2008Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious MudNarrator (voice)
  43. 2008Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the TreasureNarrator (voice)
  44. 2007HiT Favorites: Winter WonderlandNarrator (voice)
  45. 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy WorkshopNarrator (voice)
  46. 2007Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Friends on the Big ScreenNarrator (voice)
  47. 2007Thomas & Friends: Carnival CapersNarrator (voice)
  48. 2007Thomas & Friends: Milkshake MuddleNarrator (voice)
  49. 2006Are You Ready for Love?Randy
  50. 2006Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the RailsNarrator (voice)
  51. 2006Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  52. 2006Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  53. 2006Thomas & Friends: Tales from the TracksNarrator (voice)
  54. 2006The DetonatorFlint
  55. 2006Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  56. 2006Thomas & Friends: Track StarsNarrator (voice)
  57. 2005Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  58. 2005Thomas & Friends: Songs from the StationNarrator (voice)
  59. 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator (voice)
  60. 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator (voice)
  61. 2005Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  62. 2005Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Rescue AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  63. 2004HawkingArno Penzias
  64. 2004Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine and Other AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  65. 2004Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels and Other Thomas AdventuresNarrator (voice)
  66. 2003Dinotopia 6: The ExitFrank Scott
  67. 2003Dinotopia 5: The VirusFrank Scott
  68. 2003Dinotopia 4: New HorizonsFrank Scott
  69. 2002Dinotopia 3: The ElectionFrank Scott
  70. 2002Dinotopia 2: The TemptationFrank Scott
  71. 2001The Lost BattalionMaj. Gen. Robert Alexander
  72. 2000Contaminated ManWyles
  73. 1998Déjà VuAlex
  74. 1997The Disappearance of Kevin JohnsonJeff Littman
  75. 1994Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth MovieArnie Hansen
  76. 1993Not in My FamilyTed Ricci
  77. 1990The Care of TimeRobert Halliday
  78. 1990Believed ViolentTom Lepski
  79. 1990Want to Stay AliveTom Lepski
  80. 1990Have a Nice NightTom Lepski
  81. 1989Try This One for SizeTom Lepski
  82. 1988Rock 'N Roll MomJeff Robins
  83. 1987VisitorsEddie
  84. 1985Dempsey and Makepeace The MovieDempsey
  85. 1985Deadly MessagesMichael Krasnick
  86. 1984The Seduction of GinaKeith Sindell
  87. 1983Venice MedicalDr. Pete Marcus
  88. 1982Between Two BrothersBob Frazer
  89. 1981Rich and FamousMax (uncredited)
  90. 1980A Change of SeasonsPete Lachapelle
  91. 1980A Perfect MatchSteve Triandos
  92. 1979Promises in the DarkDr. Jim Sandman
  93. 1979A Vacation in HellAlan
  94. 1978The Comedy CompanyPaul Lester
  95. 1978FMJeff Dugan
  96. 1977Red AlertCarl Wyche
  97. 1976Scott FreeTony Scott
  98. 1976James DeanWilliam Bast
  99. 1975Cage Without a KeyBen Holian
  100. 1975Queen of the Stardust BallroomDavid
  101. 1974The Red Badge of CouragePvt. Jim Conklin
  102. 1974Hitchhike!Keith Miles
  103. 1973The Third Girl from the LeftDavid
  104. 1973Heavy Traffic(voice)
  105. 1972The Strangers in 7ABilly
  106. 1971Four Flies on Grey VelvetRoberto Tobias
  107. 1971Jennifer on My MindMarcus Rottner
  108. 1971The Impatient HeartFrank Pescadero
  109. 1970Lovers and Other StrangersMike Vecchio