David Langston Smyrl
Actor
Born September 13, 1935 in 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
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
ER
Marty
Law & Order
Artie Dickson
Long Gone
Monroe Wright
The Cosby Show
Man in Court