David Langston Smyrl

David Langston Smyrl

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

September 13, 1935

died

March 22, 2016

place of birth

North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

also known as

David L. Smyrl · David Smyrl

total credits

8 movies

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.

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Known For

The Preacher's Wife

The Preacher's Wife

as Hanley's Waiter

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

as Mr. Handford

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Mr. Handford

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)

Long Gone

Long Gone

as Monroe Wright

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

as Mr. Handford (archive footage)

Filmography

8 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

The Preacher's Wife
5.8

The Preacher's Wife

1996as Hanley's Waiter
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
6.0

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1996as Mr. Handford
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
6.1

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998as Mr. Handford
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
6.7

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Long Gone
6.1

Long Gone

1987as Monroe Wright
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
10.0

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
9.0

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

1999as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
9.5

Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me

1997as Mr. Handford