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Michael Brandon

Born 1945-04-20Brooklyn, 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).

Screen work

Movies & roles

2024Canary BlackUS President 2022RenegadesPalmer 2017The Time of Their LivesHarry Scheider 2016FantastiCozziSelf (archive footage)2015Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine AdventuresNarrator / Diesel (voice)2015The American InvasionSelf - Presenter 2013Born of WarHarm Helder 2013Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!Narrator (voice)2013Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!Narrator (voice)2013Thomas & Friends: Muddy MattersNarrator / Diesel (voice)2012Thomas & Friends: Sticky SituationsNarrator (voice)2012Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas ChristmasNarrator (voice)2012Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse DeliveryNarrator / Diesel (voice)2012Thomas & Friends: Engine FriendsNarrator (voice)2012Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)2012Thomas & Friends: Curious CargoNarrator (voice)2011Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the RailsNarrator / Diesel (voice)2011HiT Favorites: Friends and FamilyNarrator (voice)2011Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!Narrator / Diesel (voice)2011Captain America: The First AvengerSenator Brandt 2011Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!Narrator / Diesel (voice)2011HiT Favorites: Preschool FunNarrator (voice)2011HiT Favorites: Sweet DreamsNarrator (voice)2011Thomas & Friends: The Birthday ExpressNarrator (voice)