David Langston Smyrl
Acting
September 13, 1935 — March 22, 2016North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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
2006A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
1997Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford
1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
1996The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
1987Long Gone
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