Actor James Handy Stabbed to Death in Los Angeles, June 05

Actor James Handy, 81, was found stabbed in the front yard of his Tarzana home Wednesday morning and pronounced dead at a hospital. Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy’s girlfriend, was arrested and charged with murder. Gledhill made a 911 call stating “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin” before flagging down police officers at the scene.

How Police Found the Suspect

Officers responded to a report of unknown trouble at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at a home on Erwin Street in Tarzana. When they arrived, they found Handy unconscious in the front yard with a stab wound to the chest. Gledhill flagged down the responding officers and told them he was the person they were looking for. He lives at the home with his mother, who is Handy’s girlfriend.

Charges and Bail

Gledhill was arrested and booked on one count of murder. His bail was set at $2 million. The Los Angeles Police Department said detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public. The investigation remains ongoing.

Handy’s Acting Career

Handy had more than 100 acting credits spanning six decades, beginning in 1977. He appeared in films including “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Logan,” “Arachnophobia,” and “The Rocketeer.” His most recent role was in 2022’s “Top Gun: Maverick,” where he played bartender Jimmy alongside Jennifer Connelly. He also had recurring roles in television shows including “NYPD Blue,” “Law & Order,” “NCIS,” and “The X-Files.”

Final Thoughts

Handy’s death marks the end of a prolific six-decade career in film and television. The LAPD treats the stabbing as an isolated incident with no public safety threat.

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