Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVeteran Hollywood character actor James Handy, known for his roles in films such as "Taps," "K-9," and "Top Gun: Maverick," has died at 81. Handy was found stabbed to death at his Los Angeles home, and his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. His career spanned nearly five decades, featuring appearances in numerous blockbusters and television series, including "The X-Files," "NYPD Blue," and "Alias." Born in 1945, Handy served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967, an experience that led him to become a pacifist. Handy's final acting role was as barman Jimmy in the 2022 blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick," which grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide. In fullJames Handy: Hollywood’s ‘finest character actor’ with a dark army pastThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Hollywood says goodbye to beloved character actor James Handy
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVeteran Hollywood character actor James Handy, known for his roles in films such as "Taps," "K-9," and "Top Gun: Maverick," has died at 81. Handy was found stabbed to death at his Los Angeles home, and his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. His career spanned nearly five decades, featuring appearances in numerous blockbusters and television series, including "The X-Files," "NYPD Blue," and "Alias." Born in 1945, Handy served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967, an experience that led him to become a pacifist. Handy's final acting role was as barman Jimmy in the 2022 blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick," which grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide. In fullJames Handy: Hollywood’s ‘finest character actor’ with a dark army pastThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
