Michael Brandon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michael Brandon
Brandon in Red Alert, 1977
Born	Michael Feldman (1945-04-20) April 20, 1945 (age 80) New York City, U.S.
Education	American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1967–present
Spouse(s)	Lindsay Wagner ​ ​ (m. 1976; div. 1979)​ Glynis Barber ​ (m. 1989)​
Children	1

Michael Brandon, born Michael Feldman on April 20, 1945, is an actor from America. He is famous for playing James Dempsey in the British TV show Dempsey and Makepeace. He also narrated the American version of the popular children's show Thomas & Friends. On stage, he acted in the original Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? on Broadway. He also played Jerry Springer in Jerry Springer: The Opera in London's West End.

Early Life and Education

Michael Brandon was born Michael Feldman in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were Miriam and Sol Feldman. When he was nine, his family moved to Valley Stream, New York. He went to Memorial Junior High and then Valley Stream Central High School.

Later, he studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He first performed on Broadway before starting in movies. He is from a Jewish family.

Acting Career Highlights

Michael Brandon has had a long and exciting career in acting. He has appeared in many TV shows, movies, and plays.

TV Shows and Movies

Brandon starred in the TV series Dempsey and Makepeace and Dinotopia. He also appeared in movies like Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) and A Change of Seasons (1980).

After moving to the United Kingdom, Brandon worked on British TV shows. These include The Bill, Trial & Retribution, and Dead Man Weds.

Voice Acting for Kids' Shows

From 2004 to 2012, Brandon was the voice of the narrator for Thomas & Friends. He took over from Alec Baldwin for the American version of the show. He narrated many seasons and four special movies. These movies include Hero of the Rails and Misty Island Rescue.

Other Notable Roles

In 2008, he appeared in the TV show Doctor Who as General Sanchez. He also played Roger Frampton in the series Bones. In 2011, he was in an episode of the BBC show Hustle.

He also had a supporting role in the movie Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). In this film, he played a politician. In 2013, he was on the dancing show Stepping Out with his wife, Glynis Barber. In 2017, he created a stand-up comedy show about his life called Off Ramps. More recently, in 2022, he appeared in an episode of Casualty.

Stage Performances

Brandon has also performed a lot in theater. He played the main role in the musical Jerry Springer: The Opera. He performed this role for over a year in London's West End. In 2012, he starred in the musical Singin' in the Rain.

Personal Life

Michael Brandon was married to actress Lindsay Wagner from 1976 to 1979. He has been married to actress Glynis Barber since November 18, 1989. They starred together in Dempsey & Makepeace. They live in the United Kingdom and have one son.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Video Game Roles

Theatre Roles

Images for kids

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  Brandon in Red Alert, 1977

See also

In Spanish: Michael Brandon para niños