Evan Handler

Evan Handler was born on January 10, 1961, in New York City, New York. He grew up in Cortlandt, New York, and attended Hendrick Hudson High School. Handler began his acting career early, taking on roles in Off-Broadway productions like “Biography: A Game” and “Strider: The Story of a Horse” while still interning at the Chelsea Theater Center. He later attended the Juilliard School, where he was part of the Drama Division’s Group 12, alongside notable actors such as Kevin Spacey and Ving Rhames. He left Juilliard within two years to take a role in the 1981 film “Taps,” marking an early significant step in his acting career.

Handler has established a versatile career in both television and film. On television, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Harry Goldenblatt, a divorce attorney who later marries Charlotte York, in “Sex and the City” (2002–2004) and its revival series “And Just Like That…” (2021–2025). Another prominent role is Charlie Runkle, the friend and agent to Hank Moody, in the series “Californication” (2007–2014). His television credits also include appearances in “Six Feet Under,” “Friends,” “Law & Order,” “The West Wing,” “Miami Vice,” and more recently, as Eastern District US Attorney Jacob Warner in the Starz drama “Power” (2019–2020).

In film, Handler’s work includes “Ransom” (1996), “The Chosen” (1981), and “Sweet Lorraine” (1987). He also notably portrayed Larry Fine in the 2000 TV biopic “The Three Stooges” and Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein in the 2011 HBO movie “Too Big to Fail.” Beyond acting, Handler is an accomplished author, having published “Time On Fire: My Comedy of Terrors,” a memoir about his recovery from acute myeloid leukemia, and “It’s Only Temporary…The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive.” He has contributed to various national magazines and is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. Handler is also an advocate for DC Statehood, participating in campaigns and public service announcements to support the cause.