Acting · 1935
David Langston Smyrl
Born Sep 13, 1935·North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA·Died Mar 22, 2016 (80)
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
11 titles- 2006
A Sesame Street Christmas CarolMr. Hanford (archive footage)6.7Movie - 2003
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMr. Handford (archive footage)10.0Movie - 1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayMr. Handford (archive footage)9.0Movie - 1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Mr. Handford6.1Movie - 1997
Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeMr. Handford9.5Movie - 1996
The Preacher's WifeHanley's Waiter5.8Movie - 1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasMr. Handford6.0Movie - 1994
ERMarty7.8Show - 1990
Law & OrderArtie Dickson7.3Show - 1987
Long GoneMonroe Wright6.1Movie - 1984
The Cosby ShowSam Lucas7.0Show