David Langston Smyrl
Known For
Acting
Born
1935-09-13 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Died
2016-03-22
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.
Most Known For
Law & Order
as Artie Dickson
Law & Order
as George Warner
ER
as Marty
The Cosby Show
as Man in Court
The Cosby Show
as Chester
The Cosby Show
as Sam Lucas
Long Gone
as Monroe Wright
The Preacher's Wife
as Hanley's Waiter
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Mr. Handford
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
as Mr. Handford