David Langston Smyrl

Acting

1935-09-13

Died: 2016-03-22

North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Films

7.1

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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.

Top Films

Highest rated performances

5.8

FamilyFantasy

The Preacher's Wife

1996

Filmography

8 credits

2006A Sesame Street Christmas Carolas Mr. Hanford (archive footage)

6.8

2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songsas Mr. Handford (archive footage)