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Jim Handly Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 25, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Jim Handly is an American journalist and news anchor for WRC-TV.

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Best Known For:The television program News4 at 4, 5 and 11 PM
Breakthrough:Appointed main evening anchor at WRC-TV NBC4, cementing a multi-decade identity in the nation's capital news market in 1992

10 Quick Facts About Jim Handly

  • Full Name: Jim Handly
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and reporter
  • Known For: The television program News4 at 4, 5 and 11 PM
  • Current Employer: WRCTV
  • Place of Birth: Florida
  • Gender: Male
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
  • Beats: Politics / Government
  • Notable Work: News4 at 11 PM

Jim Handly Age

Jim Handly's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

He attended University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Government and Politics.

  • University of Maryland
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Government and Politics

Career & Work

Jim Handly's career includes news and reporting roles with WRC-TV (NBC4 Washington), a television station and WTSP.

Organization: WRC-TV (NBC4 Washington)
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1992–Present
Details: Anchors major weekday afternoon and flagship late evening newscasts for the station.
Organization: WTSP
Role: Anchor & Reporter
Period: 1988–1992
Details: Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida · Anchors regional weekend programs and served as a lead political street reporter.

Rise to Fame

Jim Handly rose to prominence for his role on the television show News4 at 11 PM.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: News4 at 11 PM (Anchor, Present) — Co-anchors Washington's leading, long-running late night news broadcast franchise

Notable Coverage

  • Mikhail Gorbachev Interview - NBC4 - Traveled to Moscow to secure a historic profile discussion with the former Soviet leader

Awards & Achievements

  • Regional Emmy Award — NATAS — Awarded multiple times for broadcast anchoring and specialized political updates

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jim Handly
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: News anchor and reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Florida

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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