James Handy

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.

James Handy is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Lifted (2010), 15 Minutes (2001), Deterrence (2000), Gang Related (1997), Profiler (1996), Jumanji (1995), Guarding Tess (1994), The Rocketeer (1991). The recorded credits span 1984 to 2022, including 11 movies and 24 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.