Michael Brandon Lieutenant James dempsey in Dempsey and Makepeace
Birth name: Michael Feldman Biography for Michael BrandonHe 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. Filmography
TriviaHe 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 FamilySpouse : 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
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