James Handy: key obituary facts
Is James Handy dead? Yes. James Handy died on June 3, 2026, at age 81.
Cause of death: James Handy's cause of death was reported as stabbing.
What was James Handy known for?
He was an American actor.
More about James Handy
Born: 1 January 1953.
Place of birth: New York City.
Gender: male.
Occupation: television actor, film actor, actor.
Nationality: United States.
Career began: 1977.
Years active: 1977–2026.
James Handy, an American actor best known for roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Arachnophobia and Jumanji, died on June 3, 2026.
He was 81. Born in New York City on January 1, 1953, Handy worked in film and television from 1977 until 2026.
His screen credits included Byers in K-9 and K-911, Arthur Devlin in Alias, Lou Handleman in Profiler and Jimmy in Top Gun: Maverick. He also appeared in films including Unbreakable, Logan, The Rocketeer and The Verdict, and made numerous guest appearances on series such as Law & Order, ER, Cold Case and NYPD Blue.