Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 13, 1935
Place of Birth
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Also Known As
- David L. Smyrl
- David Smyrl
David Langston Smyrl
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 - Movies
The Preacher's Wife
as Hanley's Waiter
Long Gone
as Monroe Wright
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
as Mr. Handford
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
as Mr. Handford
