Posted on 06/05/2026 3:35:22 AM PDT by DFG
James Handy, an actor with appearances in “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Taps” was brutally murdered by his girlfriend’s son, police said.
Authorities raced to the 19200 block of Erwin Street in Tarzana Wednesday morning after a caller stated “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
When they arrived, cops discovered 81-year-old Handy unconscious in the front yard of a home, suffering from stab wounds, police said. Handy was stabbed multiple times in the chest.
Handy was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A short time later, the suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, allegedly waved down officers and told them he was the one they were looking for, according to a news release from LAPD.
Gledhill is the son of Handy’s girlfriend, cops said he was living with his mother at the time of the attack.
Gledhill was arrested for murder and his bail is currently set at $2,000,000.
Handy’s career started back in the ’70’s, his most recent role was in “Top Gun: Maverick” where he played a bartender named Jimmy.
He also played a role in “Jumanji,” the 1995 cult classic with Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Jonathan Hyde.
He played an exterminator in the movie.
Handy had close to 150 acting credits on IMDB.
He’s also made appearances in TV 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.”
It’s currently unclear what led to the attack Wednesday morning.
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We need more insane asylums in this country.
RIP Mr.Handy.
44 year old living with Mom...that says it all. A worthless POS.
Notice that unlike Vikrum Digwa (who filmed the stalking and death of Henry Macow and liea it while his family covered up the murder weapon), a white man had the balls to own up to his act.
Is the stepson trans?
AMEN to that.
meanwhile send em all to Gitmo.
Or maybe she is infirm and needs care.
Thankfully, I am not so quick to judge.
Character actor who made a lot of appearances. I remember him from way back when in THE VERDICT. RIP.
Big time.
Good question.
Sounds like he was Reinered.
Sad.
RIP Jim.
You know if they need in home care. Nobody knows. Also, do they need financial assistance?
It is wrong to make that statement.
Agreed!
Apparently, stabbing is Hollywood’s new method of murder. Guns were so much easier.
The guys s POS...he called 911 and said “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
Obviously he’s not all there.
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