David Langston Smyrl
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 13, 1935
- Died
- March 22, 2016
- Birthplace
- North 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.
Filmography
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 2006
as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs 2003
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play 1999
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! 1998
as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me 1997
as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 1996
as Mr. Handford
The Preacher's Wife 1996
as Hanley's Waiter
Long Gone 1987
as Monroe Wright
Credits from TMDB.