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June 5, 2026

Actor James Handy Fatally Stabbed, Suspect Arrested

James Handy, an actor recognized for his performances in movies such as “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick”, was reportedly killed by his girlfriend’s son this week. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed the incident took place on Wednesday morning at a residence on the 19200 block of Erwin Street.

Emergency services were alerted by a 911 call, where the caller identified himself as the suspect, stating, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.” When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Handy, aged 81, unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to his chest.

James Handy in an episode of NYPD Blue
James Handy in a NYPD Blue episode from 1995. (ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

Handy was promptly transported to a local hospital, yet he was later pronounced deceased. The LAPD identified the alleged perpetrator as Michael Gledhill, a 44-year-old resident of Tarzana. Police reported that as officers arrived, Gledhill approached them and admitted to being the person they sought.

James Handy in CSI: NY
James Handy as Charles Ross with A.J. Buckley in CSI: NY. (Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty Images)

Gledhill resided at the home with his mother, who was Handy’s partner. He was arrested and taken to the Van Nuys Jail on a murder charge, with bail set at $2 million.

Throughout his career, James Handy accumulated almost 150 acting credits over approximately five decades. According to IMDb, besides his film credentials, he guest-starred on various television series, including The West Wing, 9-1-1, and NCIS: Los Angeles.

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