Michael Brandon
Acting
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).
Born: April 20, 1945
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known For
Thomas & Friends: Hooray for Thomas
You're invited to the celebration on the Island of Sodor! There are new stories and fun adventures around every bend. Watch as Thomas wins a medal for saving the day. Will Edward rescue the brass band in time? Can Peter Sam help find a new refreshment stand for the Refreshment Lady? Get ready for non-stop fun when Rheneas gives the school children a roller coaster ride on the tracks and Gordon wins the best-dressed competition. Let the celebration begin!
Thomas & Friends: Come Ride the Rails
Come ride the rails to fun and adventure with Thomas and the other "Really Useful Engines" as they make tracks to great destinations on Sodor and beyond! Molly is the new engine - will she find the perfect job? Gordon learns a lesson in respect and Emily wants to be Queen for a day. Then, Edward has a problem --- can Thomas help him? Finally, Rheneas is put in charge of some quite different cargo and will Thomas and Percy finish their work in time to see the special bird? Find out in Come Ride The Rails!
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & the Really Brave Engines
Adventures abound on the Island of Sodor for Thomas and Friends! Watch as Oliver discovers the magic of snow during the Winter Festival. It's Thomas to the rescue as Fergus breaks the rules and learns a very valuable lesson. As Duncan attempts to deliver an elephant to the new park, he learns about following the rules. A surprise is in store for James when he is asked to pick up the Queen of Sodor. One of Toby's favorite places, The Windmill, is damaged during a lightning storm. Will he be able to fix it? Is there a monster lurking in the misty valley at Castle Loch? Twin engines Donald and Douglas find out! Come aboard for all the fun!
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Featuring 20 of the greatest Thomas stories, including the very first episode in an all-new special edition!
Thomas & Friends: Tales from the Tracks
Ride the rails to fun and adventure as Thomas™ and his friends steam through Sodor in Tales From The Tracks. Join Thomas for a birthday picnic, discover a ghost engine that's not what it seems and learn the legend of a very special lamp with Peter Sam! Then try and keep up with James, listen to Rusty's beautiful music and make tracks as Thomas tries his best. There's excitement around every bend in these six stories from the Number 1 Engine.
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Friends
All aboard for more fun with Thomas and his construction friends. From demolition to digging and steamrolling, this team really knows how to work together. When a storm causes chaos on the Island, Thomas and his friends must pull together to restore it in time for the big game. Hop on board with Alfie, Buster, Max, and Monty and join in all the adventures!
Thomas & Friends: Songs from the Station
Steam ahead to the Island of Sodor with Thomas and the engines for a true blue celebration filled with your favorite songs from the station! Follow the bouncing steam cloud while you sing along to eight fun musical tracks. You'll be joining in on the "Engine Roll Call" and happily puffing to "Patience (is a Virtue)!" Then, link up with the rest of your Sodor friends and sing an "Ode to Gordon" and more! There are more adventures around the bend with two new stories: "Thomas and the Tuba" and "Thomas and the Firework Display" with storyteller Michael Brandon. All aboard for Thomas' latest sing-along, engineered for fun!
Thomas & Friends: Track Stars
The Island of Sodor is always bustling with trainloads of work to be done, and keeping it all on track are the engine heroes! Meet our track stars --- Thomas, Emily, Percy and James, and join them on exciting journeys to great destinations! Can Thomas slow down? Will Emily deliver her passengers? Has Percy made a big mistake? Is anyone as bright as James? Find out as Sodor's track stars ride the rails to adventure!
Thomas & Friends: Milkshake Muddle
Get on board for more adventures with Thomas AND meet the newest engines, Mighty Mac and Neville! Ride along as they encounter new trucks, an old mine and an ice cream factory and see how they muddle their way through six thrilling episodes!
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
All aboard for snowmen, Christmas trees and festive train rides! When you ride the rails with your jolly friends, you never know what to expect. Enjoy exciting adventures filled with lucky trucks, Christmas puddings, surprise parties and much, much more. Join Henry, Emily, Percy, and Thomas for trainloads of fun in the Holiday Express!
Filmography
as US President
as Palmer
as Walter Annenberg
as Harry Scheider
as (archive footage)
as Self - Presenter
as Sid's Dad
as Harm Helder
as Narrator
as Narrator (voice)
as Grumman
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator
as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles / The Maithwaite Stationmaster (voice)
as Narrator / Diesel (US Version) (voice)
as Joel Maurice
as Self - Participant
as Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice)
as Senator Brandt
as Narrator
as Narrator (voice) / Mr Bubbles (voice)
as Elliot Salad
as Narator (voice)
as Narrator
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
as Narrator (US)
as Narrator (US) / Diesel (US) (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Narrator (US) (Voice)
as Jamie Dimon
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Narrator (voice)
as Les Tremayne
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Self
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Bill Tucker
as Randy
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Narrator
as Narrator (voice)
as Flint
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator
as Roger Frampton
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrátor
as Narrator
as Narrator
as General Sanchez
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Chuck Newman
as Martin Zimmerman
as Arno Penzias
as Narrator
as Narrator
as Marcus Wendell
as Col. Charles Norton
as Frank Scott
as Frank Scott
as Narrator (US)(voice)
as Frank Scott
as Frank Scott
as Frank Scott
as Frank Scott
as Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander
as Self
as Judge Stone
as Alex
as D. A. Adam Dawson
as Jeff Littman
as Captain Frank Candy
as A.D.A. Adam Dawson
as Col. Hegstetter
as Nardoni
as Arnie Hansen
as Stan
as Ted Ricci
as Arlen Marshall
as Robert Halliday
as Tom Lepski
as Tom Lepski
as Tom Lepski
as Tom Lepski
as Jeff Robins
as Eddie
as Mike Barnicott
as Dempsey
as Michael Krasnick
as James Dempsey
as Narrator (voice)
as Alex Weaver
as Keith Sindell
as David Marquette
as Anthony Gifford
as Bob Frazer
as Max (uncredited)
as Pete Lachapelle
as Steve Triandos
as Dr. Jim Sandman
as Alan
as Stephen Baker
as Paul Lester
as Jeff Dugan
as Self
as Carl Wyche
as Tony Scott
as William Bast
as Ben Holian
as David
as Pvt. Jim Conklin
as Keith Miles
as David
as (voice)
as Billy
as Roberto Tobias
as Marcus Rottner
as Pete Giannetta
as Mike Vecchio
as Dr. Lensko
as Narrator