David Langston Smyrl
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Sep 13, 1935 (91 years old)
Place of Birth
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
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas CarolMr. Hanford (archive footage) | |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMr. Handford (archive footage) | |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayMr. Handford (archive footage) | |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Mr. Handford | |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeMr. Handford | |
| 1996 | Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasMr. Handford | |
| 1996 | The Preacher's WifeHanley's Waiter | |
| 1994 | ERMarty | |
| 1990 | Law & OrderArtie Dickson | |
| 1990 | Law & OrderGeorge Warner | |
| 1987 | Long GoneMonroe Wright | |
| 1984 | The Cosby ShowSam Lucas | |
| 1984 | The Cosby ShowMan in Court | |
| 1984 | The Cosby ShowChester |