Michael Brandon
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).
Filmography
Canary Black
2024
as US President
Renegades
2022
as Palmer
The Time of Their Lives
2017
as Harry Scheider
FantastiCozzi
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas & Friends: Wild Water Rescue & Other Engine Adventures
2015
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
The American Invasion
2015
as Self - Presenter
Born of War
2013
as Harm Helder
Thomas & Friends: Animals Aboard!
2013
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!
2013
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters
2013
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Sticky Situations
2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas
2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery
2012
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away!
2012
as Narrator / Mr. Bubbles (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Curious Cargo
2012
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Rescue on the Rails
2011
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
HiT Favorites: Friends and Family
2011
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Merry Christmas, Thomas!
2011
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
Captain America: The First Avenger
2011
as Senator Brandt
Thomas & Friends: Thomas in Charge!
2011
as Narrator / Diesel (voice)
HiT Favorites: Preschool Fun
2011
as Narrator (voice)
HiT Favorites: Sweet Dreams
2011
as Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express
2011
as Narrator (voice)