James Handy

About

James Michael Handy (March 19, 1945 – June 3, 2026) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films and television shows since 1977. On film, he appeared as Byers in K-9 (1989) and its sequel, K-911 (1999). He later appeared in Arachnophobia (1990), Jumanji (1995), Unbreakable (2000), Logan (2017), and Top Gun: Maverick (2022). His most notable television appearances are on Profiler (1997) and Alias (2002–06). On June 3, 2026, Handy was found in his front yard with multiple fatal stab wounds in his chest. The suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, Handy's girlfriend's son, was arrested and booked on a murder charge following a 911 call Gledhill made.

Known for

Law & OrderSeries • 1990CastleSeries • 20099-1-1Series • 2018The X-FilesSeries • 1993NCIS: Los AngelesSeries • 2009The West WingSeries • 1999Beverly Hills, 90210Series • 1990The CloserSeries • 2005ERSeries • 1994Rizzoli & IslesSeries • 2010CSI: NYSeries • 2004Without a TraceSeries • 2002Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984Melrose PlaceSeries • 1992NYPD BlueSeries • 1993Quantum LeapSeries • 1989The PracticeSeries • 1997Third WatchSeries • 1999Crossing JordanSeries • 2001L.A. LawSeries • 1986Top Gun: MaverickMovie • 2022WingsSeries • 1990MatlockSeries • 1986Early EditionSeries • 1996