David Langston Smyrl
Acting
Born 1935-09-13
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Biography
David Langston Smyrl, sometimes credited professionally as David L. Smyrl, was an American actor and television writer. He was best known for his role of Mr. Handford, the fictional retired firefighter who ran Hooper's Store on Sesame Street from 1990 to 1998.
Known For
Popular credits
ER
Marty
Law & Order
Artie Dickson
Law & Order
George Warner
The Cosby Show
Man in Court
The Cosby Show
Chester
The Cosby Show
Sam Lucas
The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
Long Gone
Monroe Wright
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)