About Michael Brandon
Michael Brandon (born Michael Feldman; April 20, 1945) is an American actor. He is known for his role as James Dempsey on the British drama series Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–86) and narrating the American dub of the children's television series Thomas & Friends (2004–12). 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). == Early life == Brandon was born Michael Feldman in Brooklyn, New York on April 20, 1945, to Jewish parents Miriam (née Tumen) and Sol Feldman. At age nine, he and his family moved to Valley Stream, New York, where he attended Memorial Junior High and graduated from Valley Stream Central High School. Brandon then attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made his debut on Broadway before turning to cinema. He is of Jewish heritage.
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