David Langston Smyrl
Known for ActingBorn 1935-09-13 — died 2016-03-22North 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.
Known for
Long Gone
1987 · as Monroe Wright
The Preacher's Wife
1996 · as Hanley's Waiter
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 · as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 · as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 · as Mr. Handford
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 · as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999 · as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
1997 · as Mr. Handford