Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

Age 81 — born April 20, 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).

AdventureFamilyFantasyDrama

69Credits39 TV · 30 films
1969–2018Years activefirst to latest
10.0 Highest ratedJack and the Sodor Construction Company
7.9 Average ratingacross 68 titles

Top TV shows 39best Michael Brandon shows

  1. 1Jack and the Sodor Construction Company posterJack and the Sodor Construction CompanyNarrator (voice) · 13 eps · 200610.0
  2. 2Mr. Deeds Goes to Town1 ep · 19699.0
  3. 3Bones posterBonesRoger Frampton · 2 eps · 20058.2
  4. 4The Nanny posterThe NannyStan · 1 ep · 19938.1
  5. 5Home FiresTeddy Kramer · 6 eps · 19928.0
  6. 6Agatha Christie's Marple posterAgatha Christie's MarpleMartin Zimmerman · 1 ep · 20047.8
  7. 7Hustle posterHustleMarcus Wendell · 1 ep · 20047.7
  8. 8The Practice posterThe PracticeA.D.A. Adam Dawson · 2 eps · 19977.7
  9. 9Doctor Who posterDoctor WhoGeneral Sanchez · 1 ep · 20057.6
  10. 10Murder, She Wrote posterMurder, She WroteAlex Weaver · 1 ep · 19847.5
  11. 11Jonathan Creek posterJonathan CreekCaptain Frank Candy · 1 ep · 19977.5
  12. 12Death in Paradise posterDeath in ParadiseJoel Maurice · 1 ep · 20117.5
  13. 13Galavant posterGalavantSid's Dad · 1 ep · 20157.3
  14. 14New Tricks posterNew TricksCol. Charles Norton · 1 ep · 20047.3
  15. 15JAG posterJAGCol. Hegstetter · 1 ep · 19957.3
  16. 16Episodes posterEpisodesElliot Salad · 5 eps · 20117.2
  17. 17Blandings posterBlandingsGrumman · 1 ep · 20137.2
  18. 18Screen Two posterScreen TwoEddie · 1 ep · 19857.1
  19. 19The Division posterThe DivisionJudge Stone · 1 ep · 20017.1
  20. 20Monsters posterMonstersDirector · 1 ep · 19887.1
  21. 21Dead Man Weds posterDead Man WedsChuck Newman · 6 eps · 20057.0
  22. 22Dynasty: The Reunion posterDynasty: The ReunionArlen Marshall · 2 eps · 19917.0
  23. 23Police Story posterPolice Story1 ep · 19737.0
  24. 24The Catherine Tate Show posterThe Catherine Tate Show1 ep · 20046.9
  25. 25Trust posterTrustWalter Annenberg · 1 ep · 20186.9
  26. 26Thomas & Friends posterThomas & FriendsNarrator (voice) · 232 eps · 19846.8
  27. 27CI5: The New Professionals posterCI5: The New Professionals1 ep · 19996.8
  28. 28Tales of the Unexpected posterTales of the UnexpectedStephen Baker · 1 ep · 19796.8
  29. 29The Bill posterThe Bill1 ep · 19846.8
  30. 30Ally McBeal posterAlly McBealD. A. Adam Dawson · 1 ep · 19976.5
  31. 31Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law posterOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawPete Giannetta · 1 ep · 19716.5
  32. 32Medical Center posterMedical CenterDr. Lensko · 1 ep · 19696.4
  33. 33Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love posterRosamunde Pilcher's Shades of LoveConrad Tucker · 2 eps · 20116.3
  34. 34Casualty posterCasualtyMike Barnicott · 1 ep · 19866.2
  35. 35Dinotopia posterDinotopiaFrank Scott · 2002–2003 · Adventure6.2
  36. 36Emerald Point N.A.S. posterEmerald Point N.A.S.David Marquette · 22 eps · 19836.0
  37. 37St. Elsewhere posterSt. ElsewhereAnthony Gifford · 1 ep · 19825.7
  38. 38After You've Gone posterAfter You've GoneBill Tucker · 1 ep · 20074.8
  39. 39Dempsey and Makepeace posterDempsey and MakepeaceJim Dempsey · 1985–1986 · Drama

Top movies 30best Michael Brandon movies

  1. 1Venice MedicalDr. Pete Marcus · 198310.0
  2. 2Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories posterThomas & Friends: The Greatest StoriesNarrator (voice) · 201010.0
  3. 3Thomas & Friends: Track Stars posterThomas & Friends: Track StarsNarrator (voice) · 200610.0
  4. 4Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks posterThomas & Friends: Tales from the TracksNarrator (voice) · 200610.0
  5. 5Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas posterThomas & Friends: Hooray for ThomasNarrator (voice) · 200510.0
  6. 6Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express posterThomas & Friends: The Birthday ExpressNarrator (voice) · 201110.0
  7. 7Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines posterThomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave EnginesNarrator (voice) · 200610.0
  8. 8Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express posterThomas & Friends: Holiday ExpressNarrator (voice) · 200910.0
  9. 9Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends posterThomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty FriendsNarrator (voice) · 200710.0
  10. 10Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station posterThomas & Friends: Songs from the StationNarrator (voice) · 200510.0
  11. 11Thomas & Friends: Percy and the Bandstand posterThomas & Friends: Percy and the BandstandNarrator (voice) · 200910.0
  12. 12Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails posterThomas & Friends: Come Ride the RailsNarrator (voice) · 200610.0
  13. 13Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle posterThomas & Friends: Milkshake MuddleNarrator (voice) · 200710.0
  14. 14The Third Girl from the Left posterThe Third Girl from the LeftDavid · 19739.5
  15. 15Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure posterThomas & Friends: Thomas and the TreasureNarrator (voice) · 20089.2
  16. 16Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! posterThomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!Narrator (voice) · 20059.0
  17. 17Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud posterThomas & Friends: Mud Glorious MudNarrator (voice) · 20088.7
  18. 18Hitchhike! posterHitchhike!Keith Miles · 19748.0
  19. 19The Impatient HeartFrank Pescadero · 19718.0
  20. 20Are You Ready for Love? posterAre You Ready for Love?Randy · 20068.0
  21. 21Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends posterThomas & Friends: Railway FriendsNarrator (voice) · 20098.0
  22. 22Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas posterThomas & Friends: On Site with ThomasNarrator (voice) · 20068.0
  23. 23Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers posterThomas & Friends: Carnival CapersNarrator (voice) · 20078.0
  24. 24Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures posterThomas & Friends: High Speed AdventuresNarrator (voice) · 20098.0
  25. 25Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels posterThomas & Friends: Steamies vs. DieselsNarrator (voice) · 20048.0
  26. 26Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie posterMurder or Memory: A Moment of Truth MovieArnie Hansen · 19947.7
  27. 27Visitors posterVisitorsEddie · 19877.5
  28. 28Want to Stay Alive posterWant to Stay AliveTom Lepski · 19907.5
  29. 29Try This One for Size posterTry This One for SizeTom Lepski · 19897.4
  30. 30Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky posterThomas & Friends: Creaky CrankyProducer · 20107.3

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