7.8
TV
Acting
David Langston Smyrl
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Credits
- 11 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 11
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Film | Mr. Hanford (archive footage) |
| 2003 | Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs Film | Mr. Handford (archive footage) |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play Film | Mr. Handford (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Film | Mr. Handford |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me Film | Mr. Handford |
| 1996 | Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas Film | Mr. Handford |
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife Film | Hanley's Waiter |
| 1994 | ER TV | Marty (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Artie Dickson, George Warner (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Long Gone Film | Monroe Wright |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show TV | Sam Lucas, Chester, Man in Court (3 ep) |