David Langston Smyrl
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1935
- Died
- March 22, 2016 (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Movie · as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Movie · as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Movie · as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Movie · as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Movie · as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Movie · as Mr. Handford
The Preacher's Wife
Movie · as Hanley's Waiter
ER
TV · as Marty · 1 ep
Law & Order
TV · as Artie Dickson, George Warner · 1 ep
Long Gone
Movie · as Monroe Wright
The Cosby Show
TV · as Man in Court, Chester, Sam Lucas · 1 ep