James Handy Biography

James Handy is a famous American Actor, who was born on Mar 19, 1945 in New York, United States. Find James Handy age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about James Handy’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About James Handy

James Handy was an American actor and producer. He was popular for Jumanji, Arachnophobia, and Top Gun: Maverick. His first major film role came in Taps (1981), followed by The Verdict (1982) and Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986). He later appeared in Unbreakable, Logan, K-9, K-911, The Rocketeer, Guarding Tess, 15 Minutes, Bird, and Burglar, among many others.

The James Handy biography shows that on television, he worked in Melrose Place, A Dangerous Life, The West Wing, and Alias. In 2021, he appeared in the comedy Senior Entourage, and also produced the movie Street to Table in 2022.

James Handy Died

James Handy died on June 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. LAPD responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. Officers found Handy in the front yard of a home in the 19200 block of Erwin Street, unconscious. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A representative for Handy confirmed his death.

James Handy Death Reason

James Handy death reason was a knife stab. The suspect has been identified as Michael Gledhill, who flagged down authorities when they arrived on the scene and told them he was the person they were looking for. Gledhill was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder. LAPD says Michael lived at the home with James and Michael's mother, who was Handy's girlfriend.

James Handy Age

James Handy age was 81 years old at the time of death. He was born on February 26, 1944, in New York City, USA. He began his on-screen career in 1977 when he was about 34 years old. He had a career of over 50 years.

James Handy Net Worth

James Handy net worth is estimated between $1 million and $5 million. However, it is not confirmed. He remained a reliable character actor through decades. His consistent screen bookings and royalty checks from past television and movie projects added to his wealth. Over his long career, he worked in over 100 television and film roles.