Actor James Handy Allegedly Murdered by Girlfriend’s Son

James Handy, an actor recognized for roles in movies such as “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” was reportedly killed by his girlfriend’s son. The incident took place this week according to police reports.

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to an emergency call at a residence located in the 19200 block of Erwin Street, on a Wednesday morning. The 911 caller identified himself as the son of the victim, stating, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”

Upon arrival, officers found Handy, aged 81, lying unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to his chest. Handy was quickly transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

The LAPD identified the suspect as Michael Gledhill, 44, from Tarzana. Investigators reported that Gledhill approached the officers upon their arrival, admitting he was the person they were looking for.

Gledhill shared the residence with his mother, who was Handy’s partner. Following the incident, police arrested Gledhill and he was booked into the Van Nuys Jail on murder charges. His bail was set at $2 million.

James Handy had a prolific acting career with nearly 150 credits over five decades, as noted in IMDb records. Apart from his film work, he made significant guest appearances on various television shows, including popular series like “The West Wing,” “9-1-1,” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Handy’s notable television roles include his appearance in the “NYPD Blue” episode titled “Vishy-Vashy-Vinnie,” which aired on January 17, 1995, and his role on “CSI: NY” in the episode “The Real McCoy.”