Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon

🎂 20th April 1945 (80 yrs) 📍 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Known For

Hawking

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).

Michael Brandon

Movies Featuring Michael Brandon

Canary Black

Canary Black (2024)

as US President
Renegades

Renegades (2022)

as Palmer
The Time of Their Lives

The Time of Their Lives (2017)

as Harry Scheider
FantastiCozzi

FantastiCozzi (2016)

as (archive footage)
The American Invasion

The American Invasion (2015)

as Self - Presenter
Born Of War

Born Of War (2013)

as Harm Helder
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters

Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters (2013)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters

Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters (2013)

as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations

Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations (2012)

as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas

Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas (2012)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery

Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012)

as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery

Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery (2012)

as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas and Friends: Up Up & Away!

Thomas and Friends: Up Up & Away! (2012)

as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles / The Maithwaite Stationmaster (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails

Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails (2011)

as Narrator / Diesel (US Version) (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels

Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels (2011)

as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

as Senator Brandt
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express

Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express (2011)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas

Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas (2011)

as Narrator (voice) / Mr Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels & Whistles

Thomas & Friends: Wobbly Wheels & Whistles (2011)

as Narator (voice)
Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-Family Secret

Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-Family Secret (2010)

Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor

Thomas & Friends: The Lion of Sodor (2010)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh!

Thomas & Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh! (2010)

as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish

Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish (2010)

as Narrator (US)
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue

Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010)

as Narrator (US) / Diesel (US) (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky

Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky (2010)

as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories

Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories (2010)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & The Runaway Kite

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & The Runaway Kite (2010)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite (2010)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express

Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express (2009)

as Narrator
HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends

HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends (2009)

Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails

Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009)

as Narrator (US) (Voice)
The Last Days of Lehman Brothers

The Last Days of Lehman Brothers (2009)

as Jamie Dimon
Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas

Thomas & Friends: Team Up with Thomas (2009)

as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures

Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures (2009)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures

Thomas & Friends: High Speed Adventures (2009)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends

Thomas & Friends: Railway Friends (2009)

as Narrator (voice)
Me and Orson Welles

Me and Orson Welles (2008)

as Les Tremayne
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud

Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud (2008)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades

Thomas & Friends: Engines and Escapades (2008)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Treasure (2008)

as Narrator
HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland

HIT Favorites: Winter Wonderland (2007)

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Toy Workshop (2007)

as Narrator
Doris Day: Virgin Territory

Doris Day: Virgin Territory (2007)

as Self
Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers

Thomas & Friends: Carnival Capers (2007)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends (2007)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle

Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle (2007)

as Narrator
Are You Ready for Love?

Are You Ready for Love? (2006)

as Randy
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails

Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails (2006)

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures (2006)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas

Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas (2006)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks

Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks (2006)

as Narrator (voice)
The Detonator

The Detonator (2006)

as Flint
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines

Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines (2006)

as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars

Thomas & Friends: Track Stars (2006)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines!

Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2005)

as Narrator (voice)
Roman Vice

Roman Vice (2005)

as Narrátor
Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day

Thomas & Friends: Percy Saves the Day (2005)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station

Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station (2005)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! (2005)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas

Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas (2005)

as Narrator
Hawking

Hawking (2004)

as Arno Penzias
Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine!

Thomas & Friends: It's Great to Be an Engine! (2004)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine

Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Jet Engine (2004)

as Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels

Thomas & Friends: Steamies vs. Diesels (2004)

as Narrator
Dinotopia 6: The Exit

Dinotopia 6: The Exit (2003)

as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 5: The Virus

Dinotopia 5: The Virus (2003)

as Frank Scott
Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon

Thomas & Friends: James and the Red Balloon (2003)

as Narrator (US)(voice)
Dinotopia 4: New Horizons

Dinotopia 4: New Horizons (2003)

as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 3: The Election

Dinotopia 3: The Election (2002)

as Frank Scott
Dinotopia 2: The Temptation

Dinotopia 2: The Temptation (2002)

as Frank Scott
The Lost Battalion

The Lost Battalion (2001)

as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror (2001)

as Self
Contaminated Man

Contaminated Man (2000)

as Wyles
Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu (1998)

as Alex
The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson

The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson (1997)

as Jeff Littman
Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie

Murder or Memory: A Moment of Truth Movie (1994)

as Arnie Hansen
Not in My Family

Not in My Family (1993)

as Ted Ricci
The Care of Time

The Care of Time (1990)

as Robert Halliday
Believed Violent

Believed Violent (1990)

as Tom Lepski
Want to Stay Alive

Want to Stay Alive (1990)

as Tom Lepski
Have a Nice Night

Have a Nice Night (1990)

as Tom Lepski
Try This One for Size

Try This One for Size (1989)

as Tom Lepski
Rock 'N Roll Mom

Rock 'N Roll Mom (1988)

as Jeff Robins
The Grand Knockout Tournament

The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987)

as Self
Visitors

Visitors (1987)

as Eddie
Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie

Dempsey and Makepeace The Movie (1985)

as Dempsey
Deadly Messages

Deadly Messages (1985)

as Michael Krasnick
The Seduction of Gina

The Seduction of Gina (1984)

as Keith Sindell
No Image

Venice Medical (1983)

as Dr. Pete Marcus
Between Two Brothers

Between Two Brothers (1982)

as Bob Frazer
Rich and Famous

Rich and Famous (1981)

as Max (uncredited)
A Change of Seasons

A Change of Seasons (1980)

as Pete Lachapelle
A Perfect Match

A Perfect Match (1980)

as Steve Triandos
Promises in the Dark

Promises in the Dark (1979)

as Dr. Jim Sandman
A Vacation in Hell

A Vacation in Hell (1979)

as Alan
The Comedy Company

The Comedy Company (1978)

as Paul Lester
FM

FM (1978)

as Jeff Dugan
Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me

Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me (1977)

Red Alert

Red Alert (1977)

as Carl Wyche
Scott Free

Scott Free (1976)

as Tony Scott
James Dean

James Dean (1976)

as William Bast
Cage Without a Key

Cage Without a Key (1975)

as Ben Holian
Queen of the Stardust Ballroom

Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975)

as David
The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage (1974)

as Pvt. Jim Conklin
Hitchhike!

Hitchhike! (1974)

as Keith Miles
The Third Girl from the Left

The Third Girl from the Left (1973)

as David
Heavy Traffic

Heavy Traffic (1973)

as (voice)
The Strangers in 7A

The Strangers in 7A (1972)

as Billy
Four Flies on Grey Velvet

Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971)

as Roberto Tobias
Jennifer on My Mind

Jennifer on My Mind (1971)

as Marcus Rottner
No Image

The Impatient Heart (1971)

as Frank Pescadero
Lovers and Other Strangers

Lovers and Other Strangers (1970)

as Mike Vecchio
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration!

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Sodor Celebration! (N/A)

as Narrator