Evan Handler

Evan Handler achieved widespread recognition for his pivotal role as Harry Goldenblatt in the critically acclaimed HBO series ‘Sex and the City,’ a character he portrayed from 2002 to 2004. His acting career began with Off-Broadway productions such as ‘Biography: A Game’ and ‘Strider: The Story of a Horse,’ leading him to depart the Juilliard School within two years to secure a role in the 1981 feature film ‘Taps.’ Handler built his early filmography with appearances in ‘The Chosen’ (1981) and ‘Sweet Lorraine’ (1987), later adding ‘Ransom’ (1996) and a notable portrayal of Larry Fine in the 2000 TV biopic ‘The Three Stooges.’ He also demonstrated his comedic range with starring roles in ABC sitcoms ‘It’s Like, You Know…’ and ‘Hot Properties,’ and the FOX sitcom ‘Woops!’ Following his success on ‘Sex and the City,’ Handler cemented his reputation with another long-running and iconic role as Charlie Runkle, the eccentric friend and agent to Hank Moody, in Showtime’s ‘Californication,’ which ran for seven seasons from 2007 to 2014. During this period, he expanded his literary career, publishing his memoir ‘Time On Fire: My Comedy of Terrors’ (pre-2008), which chronicled his recovery from acute myeloid leukemia. This was followed by his second book, ‘It’s Only Temporary…The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive,’ released in 2008.

Simpson’ in 2016, and starred as Jonah ‘Juggy’ Aaron in the 2017 TV series ‘The Breaks.’ His diverse roles continued with appearances as Jonathan in ‘The Good Fight’ (2018) and a nuanced portrayal of Hal Prince in the acclaimed FX miniseries ‘Fosse/Verdon’ (2019). From 2019 to 2020, Handler starred as Eastern District US Attorney Jacob Warner in the Starz drama ‘Power.’ Most recently, Handler reprised his beloved role as Harry Goldenblatt in the highly anticipated ‘Sex and the City’ revival series, ‘And Just Like That…,’ which premiered in 2021 and is slated to continue through 2025. Beyond his acting, he remains an active author and contributor, regularly sharing his perspectives in The Huffington Post. Handler is also a dedicated advocate for DC Statehood, actively participating in campaigns and public service announcements to support this significant cause.