David Langston Smyrl

Acting

Born September 13, 1935 · North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Died March 22, 2016

Also known as David L. Smyrl · David 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.