David Langston Smyrl
Born in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA — Sep 13 1935• Died Mar 22 2016
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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.
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David Langston Smyrl's Credits
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Law & Order
Artie Dickson
ER
Marty
The Cosby Show
Sam Lucas
The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
Long Gone
Monroe Wright
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
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: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford