Actor James Handy, from Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, killed by girlfriend's son in tragic incident. James Handy, an actor known for his roles in Jumanji, Top Gun: Maverick, and Taps, was tragically murdered by the son of his girlfriend, NY POST reported, citing police.Actor James Handy, known for roles in Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick, tragically murdered by girlfriend's son. (X@FapeFop90614)Who is Michael Gledhill? 5 things to knowThe suspect, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill, reportedly flagged down police officers and informed them that he was the person they were seeking, as stated in a news release from the LAPD.Law enforcement officials hurried to the 19200 block of Erwin Street in Tarzana on Wednesday morning after receiving a call in which the caller proclaimed, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”Upon their arrival, officers found the 81-year-old Handy unconscious in the front yard of a residence, suffering from multiple stab wounds to his chest, as stated by the police. Handy was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead. “The victim was transported to local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, where he was pronounced deceased.”Gledhill is the son of Handy's girlfriend and law enforcement officials said that he was residing with his mother during the incident.Gledhill has been charged with murder, and his bail has been set up at $2,000,000.Also Read: Don Jr.'s new wife Bettina Trump's worrying ‘life goal’ after wedding revealed: ‘Married. Not domesticated’James Handy dead: A look at his careerHandy’s career began in the 1970s, and his latest role was as a bartender named Jimmy in Top Gun: Maverick.He also appeared in the 1995 cult classic Jumanji, alongside Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, and Jonathan Hyde. In that film, he portrayed an exterminator.Handy boasts nearly 150 acting credits listed on IMDB.Additionally, he has featured in various television series such as 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.As of now, the circumstances surrounding the attack on Wednesday morning remain unclear.Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read MoreSee Less