Acting
David Langston Smyrl
Acting · Born 1935-09-13 · North 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.
Credits · 11
FilmA Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 · Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
FilmSesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 · Mr. Handford (archive footage)
FilmThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999 · Mr. Handford (archive footage)
FilmSesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 · Mr. Handford
FilmSesame Street: 123 Count with Me
1997 · Mr. Handford
FilmSesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 · Mr. Handford
FilmThe Preacher's Wife
1996 · Hanley's Waiter
ER
1994 · Marty
Law & Order
1990 · Artie Dickson
FilmLong Gone
1987 · Monroe Wright
The Cosby Show
1984 · Sam Lucas