Noted thespian, Handman, embarked on an acting journey at the esteemed Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theater in New York City, cultivating his craft in the city that never sleeps.
In 1963, alongside Sidney Lanier and Michael Tolan, he co-founded The American Place Theatre, where he would later assume the role of Artistic Director.
As a visionary director, Handman played a pivotal role in introducing the work of numerous American playwrights to the stage, including the groundbreaking Sam Shepard.
Moreover, Handman's extensive teaching career spanned over five decades, during which he mentored a plethora of talented actors, including:
Alec Baldwin
James Caan
Chris Cooper
Michael Douglas
Mia Farrow
Richard Gere
Joel Grey
Allison Janney
Raul Julia
Frank Langella
Susan Lucci
Donna Mills
Burt Reynolds
Tony Roberts
Anna Deavere Smith
Mira Sorvino
Christopher Walken
Denzel Washington
