David Langston Smyrl
Born: 1935-09-13
Birthplace: North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Biography
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
The Preacher's Wife
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Long Gone
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Top Movie Credits
The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Long Gone
Monroe Wright
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford