Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon
Brandon in Four Flies on Grey Velvet, 1971
Born
Michael Feldman

(1945-04-20) April 20, 1945
New York City, NY, U.S.
EducationAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActor
Years active1967–present
Spouses
  • (m. 1976; div. 1979)
  • (m. 1989)
Children1
Websitemichaelbrandon.net

Michael Brandon (born Michael Feldman; April 20, 1945) is an American character actor. 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).

Brandon has starred in films including Lovers and Other Strangers (1970), Jennifer on My Mind (1971), Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971), FM (1978), Promises in the Dark (1979), A Change of Seasons (1980), Rich and Famous (1981) and Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). He also acted in the TV movies The Third Girl from the Left (1973), Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975), James Dean (1976), Deadly Messages (1985), The Lost Battalion (2001) and Hawking (2004).