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Acting
James Handy
James Handy is best known for The X-Files, 9-1-1, Castle and NCIS: Los Angeles. James Handy was born on March 19, 1945. James Handy died on June 3, 2026 at the age of 81.
- Born
- March 19, 1945
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 3, 2026 (81 years old)
Biography
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 20189-1-1Felix
- 2015Documentary Now!Self
- 2014MulaneyFather Ed
- 2012TouchLanford Biddle
- 2010Rizzoli & IslesLeroy Grovner
- 2009CastleClifford Stuckey
- 2009NCIS: Los AngelesFormer NIS Operative
- 2008Raising the BarJudge Albert Meade
- 2005Commander in ChiefBernard Hendrix
- 2005The CloserMr. Rawley
- 2004CSI: NYCharles Ross
- 2002Without a TraceDr. Falk
- 2002The Dead ZoneJoe Bannerman
- 2001Crossing JordanMr. Bergstrom
- 2001AliasArthur Devlin
- 1999The West WingJoseph Bruno
- 1999Third WatchFather Goodwin
- 1998L.A. DoctorsRonny Wilcox
- 1997The PracticeJeffrey Stewart
- 1996EZ Streets
- 1996Early EditionUncle Bob Sheaghan
- 1996ProfilerLou Handleman
- 1994ERDan Sullivan
- 1993NYPD BlueBorough Commander Haverill
- 1993The X-FilesDetective Alan Cross
- 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesFrank Brady
- 1992Melrose PlaceMatt Fielding Sr.
- 1992Angel StreetCaptain Mulligan
- 1990Beverly Hills, 90210Tom Rose
- 1990WingsDr. Lenny
- 1990Law & OrderMr. Wheeler
- 1989Quantum LeapRoss Tyler
- 1989Mancuso, F.B.I.Gulliver
- 1986L.A. LawJohn Vincent
- 1986MatlockProsecutor
- 1984Murder, She WroteLieutenant Pat Hogan
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Handy been in?
James Handy is best known for The X-Files, 9-1-1, Castle and NCIS: Los Angeles.
When was James Handy born?
James Handy was born on March 19, 1945. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is James Handy?
James Handy died on June 3, 2026 at the age of 81.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·