Michael Brandon

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Characters played by Michael Brandon

Senator Brandt — Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

A senator involved in the promotion of Captain America during WWII.

Frank Scott — Dinotopia 2: The Temptation (2002)

Father figure and experienced explorer, mentors the younger generation

Billy — The Strangers in 7A (1972)

Claudine's sadistic boyfriend and the leader of the gang planning to rob the bank next door. He uses Apartment 7A as a base, orders Iris kidnapped, and threatens to detonate a bomb in the building to force the police to let the thieves escape. He kills Riff, takes Artie hostage, and is shot during their struggle.

Narrator (US) / Diesel (US) (voice) — Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010)

US voice actor for narrator and Diesel.

Arno Penzias — Hawking (2004)

One of two American scientists whose separate research provides physical evidence for Stephen's theoretical work. In 1978, Arno describes how he and Robert Wilson used a radio telescope above New Jersey and detected a strange signal, eventually recognising it as leftover heat from the ancient explosion that created the universe.

Narrator (US) — Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009)

US version of the primary storyteller.

Tom Lepski — Believed Violent (1990)

Insurance detective investigating serial murders and corporate conspiracies.

Michael Krasnick — Deadly Messages (1985)

A lawyer and Laura's date who initially supports her. He investigates her claims, confronts her about her unstable behavior, and eventually leaves. After apologizing and wanting her back, he is attacked by the murderer in his car but manages to shoot and kill the attacker to save Laura.

Mike Vecchio — Lovers and Other Strangers (1970)

Mike is Susan Henderson's fiancé and the groom in the wedding preparations. On the night before the ceremony, he wakes Susan at three in the morning and tries to take back his proposal, admitting that he fears he cannot be faithful and complaining about the world and her arms. Susan does not immediately agree to end their engagement, and the excerpt does not resolve their crisis.

Alex — Déjà Vu (1998)

Dana’s fiancé and business partner who travels to London and waits for her. Portrayed as superficial and lacking emotional or artistic depth compared to Sean. His relationship with Dana ends when she realizes their values are fundamentally mismatched.

Pete Lachapelle — A Change of Seasons (1980)

A philosophical campus carpenter who engages in a romantic dalliance with Karyn Evans as an act of revenge against her unfaithful husband. He joins the couple and Lindsey at a Vermont ski house, where philosophical ideals clash with raw human emotions.

Narrator / Diesel (US) (voice) — Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels (2011)

US voice actor combining narration and Diesel.

Career Overview

Michael Brandon has 145 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Dinotopia Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas!, Thomas & Friends: Creaky Cranky, Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Runaway Kite. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
145
Birth Date
1945-04-20
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q961876), public domain (CC0).