Michael Brandon

Michael Brandon (born Michael Feldman; April 20, 1945) is an American actor known for his role as James Dempsey in the British drama series Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–1986). He made his debut on Broadway in the original production of Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie? (1969) and later portrayed Jerry Springer in the West End production of Jerry Springer: The Opera (2003–2004). Brandon was born in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Valley Stream, where he attended Memorial Junior High and Valley Stream Central High School. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In addition to his TV work, Brandon has appeared in films such as Quattro mosche di velluto grigio (1971), F.M. (1978), A Vacation In Hell (1979), and A Change of Season.