James Handy, an actor known for roles in films such as "Jumanji" and "Top Gun: Maverick," has been killed by his girlfriend's son, according to police reports.
Incident Details
On Wednesday morning, June 3, police responded to a call at the 19200 block of Erwin Street in Tarzana, California. The caller reportedly said, "I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin." Upon arrival, officers found 81-year-old Handy unconscious in the front yard, suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest. He was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead.
Suspect Apprehended
Shortly after the incident, the suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, allegedly waved down officers and confessed to the crime. Gledhill is the son of Handy's girlfriend and was living with his mother at the time of the attack. He has been arrested for murder, with bail set at $2,000,000. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
Career Highlights
Handy began his acting career in the 1970s. His most recent role was in "Top Gun: Maverick," where he played a bartender named Jimmy. He also appeared in the 1995 classic "Jumanji" alongside Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, and Jonathan Hyde, playing an exterminator. With nearly 150 acting credits on IMDb, Handy also made appearances in popular television shows including "The West Wing," "9-1-1," "NCIS: Los Angeles," "CSI: NY," "The Young and the Restless," "Castle," "Criminal Minds," "Cold Case," "Without a Trace," "ER," "The X-Files," and "Mulaney."
