Michael Brandon
Lieutenant James dempsey in Dempsey and Makepeace
Birth name : Michael Feldman
Birth date : 1945/04/20 (80 years old)
Birth place : Brooklyn New-York
Biography for Michael Brandon
He starred in the TV series Dempsey & Makepeace and Dinotopia, the movie FM and the plays Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie, and Jerry Springer - The Opera. He narrates the American version of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends.
Micheal is married to actress Glynis Barber, with whom he co-starred in Dempsey & Makepeace.
He was born into a working class family, his father was a mechanic and he worked in several and various trades before becoming an actor
After his studies at the Secundary School, he began to work in a bakery to earn some money and he used to write little poems about death, this subject was very important for him
He met a top model named Rita, she gave him several addresses of interpretation schools
His first work in the profession was in New York where he played the 1st role with Al Pacino in "DES A TIGER WEAR A NECKTIE?". This was followed by his performance at the prestigious Long Wharf Theater, alongside Stégard Channing in "The Lady and the Clarinet"
Michael's most important role on television is that of the Lieutant James Dempsey in the British series "Mission Casse-Cou" where he shares the 1st role with Glynis Barber
The 1st films by Michal include, among other things, "Love and Others Strange" (1970) with Diane Keaton, "The Third Girl from the Left" (1973) with Kim Novak, "James Dean" (1976), "Red Alert" (1977 ), "F.M." (1978), "Promises in the Dark" (1979) and "A Change of Seasons" (1980).
Michael Brandon is an American actor born April 20, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York. He studied at Columbia University before embarking on an acting career. Brandon made his television debut in the 1970s, where he played in popular television series such as "Starsky and Hutch" and "Emergency!". He also played in films such as "The Streets of San Francisco" and "The China Syndrome".
Brandon is also known for his roles in British theater productions, especially in "La Cage aux Folles" and "Chicago". He won an Olivier Award for his performance in "La Cage aux Folles" in 1984. In addition to his acting career, Brandon is also a film producer and director.
Apart from his acting career, Brandon is also known for his philanthropic commitments. He is an ardent defender of animal rights and has worked with many charitable organizations to support the causes he believes just. Together with his wife, actress Glynis Barber, Brandon also founded a non -profit organization to help young actors realize their career dreams.
Overall, Michael Brandon is a talented and accomplished actor who has had a varied and successful career in the world of entertainment. His passion for his work and his philanthropic commitments make him an individual respected and admired in artistic circles.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Trial & Retribution XI: Closure (2006) (TV) (filming) | Max Stamford |
| Are You Ready for Love? (2006) | Randy |
| The Detonator (2006) | Flint |
| Marple: The Sittaford Mystery (2006) (TV) | Martin Zimmerman |
| Dead Man Weds | |
| Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984) TV Series (voice) | U.S. Narrator (2004-) |
| Hawking (2004) (TV) | Arno Penzias |
| The Catherine Tate Show (2004) TV Series | Various Characters |
| Dinotopia (2002/II) TV Series | Frank Scott |
| The Lost Battalion (2001) (TV) | Gen. Robert Alexander |
| The Contaminated Man (2000) | Wyles |
| Déjà Vu (1997) | Alex |
| The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson (1997) | Jeff Littman |
| The Apocalypse Watch (1997) (TV) | Ambassador James Courtland |
| Gone in the Night (1996) (TV) | David Protess |
| Eraser - Turnabout (1996) (VG) | Agent 1 |
| Moment of Truth: Murder or Memory? (1994) (TV) | Arnie Hansen |
| Not in My Family (1993) (TV) | Ted Ricci |
| Home Fires (1992) TV Series | Ted Kramer |
| Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) (TV) | Arlen Marshall |
| Présumé dangereux (1990) | Tom Lepski |
| Denier du colt, Le (1990) (TV) | Tom Lepski |
| Passez une bonne nuit (1990) (TV) | Tom Lepski |
| The Care of Time (1990) (TV) | Robert Halliday |
| Try This One for Size (1989) | Tom Lepski |
| Divided We Stand (1988) (TV) | Bryan Gibbs |
| Rock 'n' Roll Mom (1988) (TV) | Jeff Robins |
| Visitors (1987) (TV) | Eddie |
| Deadly Messages (1985) (TV) | Michael Krasnick |
| Dempsey & Makepeace (1985) TV Series | Lt. James Dempsey |
| The Seduction of Gina (1984) (TV) | Keith Sindell |
| Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983) TV Series | David Marquette |
| Venice Medical (1983) (TV) | Dr. Pete Marcus |
| Between Two Brothers (1982) (TV) | Bob Frazer |
| Rich and Famous (1981) (uncredited) | Max |
| A Change of Seasons (1980) | Pete Lachapelle |
| A Perfect Match (1980) (TV) | Steve Triandos |
| A Vacation in Hell (1979) (TV) | Alan |
| Promises in the Dark (1979) | Dr. Jim Sandman |
| The Comedy Company (1978) (TV) | Paul Lester |
| FM (1978) | Jeff Dugan |
| Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me (1977) (TV) | |
| Red Alert (1977) (TV) | Carl Wyche |
| Scott Free (1976) (TV) | Tony Scott |
| James Dean (1976) (TV) | William Bast |
| Cage Without a Key (1975) (TV) | Ben Holian |
| Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975) (TV) | David Asher |
| The Red Badge of Courage (1974) (TV) | Pvt. Jim Conklin |
| Hitchhike! (1974) (TV) | Keith Miles |
| The Third Girl from the Left (1973) (TV) | David |
| Heavy Traffic (1973) | Voice characterization |
| Strangers in 7A (1972) (TV) | Billy |
| Man in the Middle (1972) (TV) | Kirk |
| 4 mosche di velluto grigio (1971) | Roberto Tobias |
| Jennifer on My Mind (1971) | Marcus |
| The Impatient Heart (1971) (TV) | Frank Pescadero |
| Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) | Mike Vecchio |
Trivia
- He was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Musical for 2003 for his performance in Jerry Springer --- The Opera performed at the Royal National Theatre: Lyttelton and Cambridge Theatres
Family
- Spouse : Glynis Barber (18 November 1989 - present) 1 child, Lindsay Wagner (1976 - 1979) (divorced)
- Has a son with Glynis Barber: Alexander, b. 21 November 1992.
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest
- Last update: 01/05/2007 by Neoenligne