David Langston Smyrl
Born: 1935-09-13 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Died: 2016-03-22
Known For: Acting
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
2006
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
2003
- Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
1999
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
1998
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as Mr. Handford
1997
- Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me as Mr. Handford
1996
- The Preacher's Wife as Hanley's Waiter
- Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas as Mr. Handford
1994
- ER as Marty
1990
- Law & Order as Artie Dickson
1987
- Long Gone as Monroe Wright
1984
- The Cosby Show as Man in Court