Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1935-09-13
Day of Death
2016-03-22
Place of Birth
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
David Langston Smyrl
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.
Filmography (8)
⭐ 6.7
Role:
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
⭐ 9.5
Role:
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
1997
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996
⭐ 5.8
Role:
Hanley's Waiter
The Preacher's Wife
1996
⭐ 6.1
Role:
Monroe Wright