‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy murdered by girlfriend’s son as chilling 911 call revealed
James Handy, an actor known for his roles in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Jumanji', was murdered by his girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill. The incident occurred in Tarzana, California, where Handy was found with stab wounds and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Gledhill has been arrested for murder, with his bail set at $2 million.
- ▪James Handy was 81 years old at the time of his death.
- ▪The murder took place on Erwin Street in Tarzana, California.
- ▪Michael Gledhill, 44, allegedly confessed to the crime when he approached police.
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Metro breaking ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ actor James Handy murdered by girlfriend’s son, chilling 911 call By Brad Appleton Published June 4, 2026, 8:18 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google James Handy, an actor with appearances in “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Taps” was brutally murdered by his girlfriend’s son, police said. Authorities raced to the 19200 block of Erwin Street in Tarzana Wednesday morning after a caller stated “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.” When they arrived, cops discovered 81-year-old Handy unconscious in the front yard of a home, unconscious and suffering from stab wounds, police said.
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