Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy killed, girlfriend’s son arrested. A chilling 911 call reveals horror | Today’s news
Veteran Hollywood actor James Handy, whose career spanned more than five decades and included appearances in films such as Top Gun: Maverick, Jumanji and Taps, was killed this week in Los Angeles, according to police. He was 81.
Authorities said Handy died after being stabbed multiple times in the incident that led to the arrest of his girlfriend’s son.
A chilling 911 call triggers a police response
Police were called to a residence in the 19200 block of Erwin Street in Tarzana Wednesday morning after the caller made a disturbing statement during a 911 call.
According to authorities, the caller said, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
Officers rushed to the scene and found Handy unconscious in the front yard of the property. Police said the actor suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest.
Paramedics took him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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Suspicion of allegedly approaching officers
A short time after officers arrived at the scene, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill reportedly approached police and identified himself as the person they were looking for, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Investigators said Gledhill is the son of Handy’s girlfriend and was living with his mother at the time of the incident.
He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Police said his bail was set at $2 million.
Authorities have not yet released a possible motive, and the circumstances that led to the fatal attack remain under investigation.
A career spanning more than 50 years
Handy has built a long and varied career in Hollywood after starting his acting journey in the 1970s.
His last prominent appearance came in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, in which he played a bartender named Jimmy.
The actor was also remembered for his role in the 1995 fantasy adventure film Jumanji, which starred Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Jonathan Hyde. In the film, Handy played an exterminator.
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He has amassed nearly 150 acting credits on IMDb during his career and has become a familiar face in both film and television.
Appearances in popular TV shows
In addition to his film work, Handy has appeared in many acclaimed television productions.
His television credits include 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.
Although often cast in supporting roles, Handy has remained a steady presence in the entertainment industry for decades, appearing in a wide variety of genres.
Police have not released further details about the investigation, and authorities continue to investigate what led to the fatal stabbing at the Tarzana residence.
Authorities said Handy died after being stabbed multiple times in the incident that led to the arrest of his girlfriend’s son.
A chilling 911 call triggers a police response
Police were called to a residence in the 19200 block of Erwin Street in Tarzana Wednesday morning after the caller made a disturbing statement during a 911 call.
According to authorities, the caller said, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”
Officers rushed to the scene and found Handy unconscious in the front yard of the property. Police said the actor suffered multiple stab wounds to the chest.
Paramedics took him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Suspicion of allegedly approaching officers
A short time after officers arrived at the scene, 44-year-old Michael Gledhill reportedly approached police and identified himself as the person they were looking for, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Investigators said Gledhill is the son of Handy’s girlfriend and was living with his mother at the time of the incident.
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He was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Police said his bail was set at $2 million.
Authorities have not yet released a possible motive, and the circumstances that led to the fatal attack remain under investigation.
A career spanning more than 50 years
Handy has built a long and varied career in Hollywood after starting his acting journey in the 1970s.
His last prominent appearance came in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, in which he played a bartender named Jimmy.
The actor was also remembered for his role in the 1995 fantasy adventure film Jumanji, which starred Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Jonathan Hyde. In the film, Handy played an exterminator.
He has amassed nearly 150 acting credits on IMDb during his career and has become a familiar face in both film and television.
Appearances in popular TV shows
In addition to his film work, Handy has appeared in many acclaimed television productions.
His television credits include 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.
Although often cast in supporting roles, Handy has remained a steady presence in the entertainment industry for decades, appearing in a wide variety of genres.
Police have not released further details about the investigation, and authorities continue to investigate what led to the fatal stabbing at the Tarzana residence.