Who plays The Handler in The Umbrella Academy?

The Handler is played by Kate Walsh.

How is The Handler connected to other characters?

The Handler has 18 mapped relationships in The Umbrella Academy. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

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Relationships (18)

The Handler — Employer — Number Five (Aidan Gallagher)
Recruiter from the Commission who offers Five a job to kill people throughout history.

He is eventually approached by the Handler, representing an organization called the Commission. She offers him a job.
The Handler — Handler — Lila Pitts (Ritu Arya)
The Handler orchestrates covert operations, with Lila acting as an operative who uncovers her manipulations.

Lila watches footage of the Handler's betrayal and travels to 1989 to retrieve a hidden briefcase.
The Handler — Subordinate — Sir Reginald Hargreeves (Colm Feore)
The Handler operates under Reginald's temporal directives, though she eventually pursues independent agendas.

Lila watches footage of the Handler's betrayal and travels to 1989 to retrieve a hidden briefcase.
The Handler — Manipulator — Hazel (Cameron Britton)
Commission leader who exploits Hazel's personal desires to ensure his compliance.

The Handler orders Hazel and Cha-Cha to protect Vanya, promising Hazel a life with Agnes.
The Handler — Director — Herb (Ken Hall)
The Handler commands Herb's investigative efforts.

Herb uncovers kill order 743 linked to The Handler's Commission directives.
The Handler — Recruiter — Number Five (Aidan Gallagher)
Commission agent who recruits Five and utilizes his time-travel abilities.

She offers him a job. He works some time for them by killing people throughout history until he finds a way to return to the present day.
The Handler — Leader — Cha-Cha (Mary J. Blige)
Commander who issues direct orders to Cha-Cha regarding Hazel and Five.

Cha-Cha is sent orders to terminate Hazel, and the Handler takes Five to the Commission's headquarters.
The Handler — Aftermath Manager — Hazel (Cameron Britton)
The Handler manages the fallout from Hazel's violence.

The Handler deals with the aftermath of Hazel shooting her superior.
The Handler — Commander — Axel (Kristen Holden-Ried)
Axel follows direct orders from The Handler for timeline protection.

Axel operates as a Commission agent under The Handler's command.
The Handler — Agent — Axel (Kristen Holden-Ried)
Axel reports to and serves The Handler's strategic goals.

Axel executes missions authorized by The Handler.
The Handler — Commander — Otto (Jason Bryden)
Otto acts as a field agent under The Handler's supervision.

Otto serves as a Commission operative reporting to The Handler.
The Handler — Agent — Otto (Jason Bryden)
Otto remains loyal to The Handler's Commission operations.

Otto carries out directives issued by The Handler.
The Handler — Investigator — Herb (Ken Hall)
Herb reports findings to The Handler's office.

Herb investigates Commission records under The Handler's authority.
The Handler — Subordinate — Hazel (Cameron Britton)
Hazel continues serving under The Handler's command.

Hazel remains a subordinate agent despite the violent incident.
The Handler — Target — Harlan (Justin Paul Kelly)
Harlan opposes The Handler's control over the timeline.

Harlan is caught in the crossfire of The Handler's timeline manipulation.

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