Key facts
- Actor James Handy was fatally stabbed in Tarzana, Los Angeles.
- Michael Gledhill, son of Handy's girlfriend, was arrested for the murder.
- Handy was 81 years old with over 150 acting credits.
- Gledhill was arrested and bail was set at $2 million.
- The LAPD is investigating the incident as a murder.
Veteran actor James Handy, who had roles in 'Jumanji,' 'Top Gun: Maverick,' and 'Taps,' was fatally stabbed at a residence in Tarzana, Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a 911 call on Wednesday morning. The caller, identified as the son of Handy's girlfriend, reportedly made a statement about killing 'the man of sin.' Upon arrival, officers found Handy deceased, suffering from a stab wound to the chest. He was 81 years old. Handy had a career spanning five decades with over 150 film and television credits. Michael Gledhill, 44, the son of Handy's girlfriend, was arrested on suspicion of murder after flagging down officers and admitting he was the person they were looking for. Gledhill lived at the residence with his mother. Bail was set at $2 million. The investigation into the motive and circumstances is ongoing.