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James Handy

James Handy

Actor · born 19 March 1945 · New York City, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: Top Gun: Maverick (2022).

As actor 58

TV shows 28

Frequently asked questions

What is the best James Handy movie?

By viewer score, Top Gun: Maverick (2022) at 8.2/10.

What are James Handy’s most popular movies?

Logan, Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji.

How many movies has James Handy made?

58 films on TMDB, 58 as actor.

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