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