David Langston Smyrl
Acting
Born September 13, 1935 — Died March 22, 2016 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.
TV Shows(3)
Movies(8)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
2006
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
2003
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
1999
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
1998
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford
1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
1996
The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
1996
Long Gone
Monroe Wright
1987