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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.
Filmography7 titles

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

ER
1994as Marty
1994as Marty

Law & Order
1990as Artie Dickson
1990as Artie Dickson

The Cosby Show
1984as Sam Lucas
1984as Sam Lucas

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998as Mr. Handford
1998as Mr. Handford

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996as Mr. Handford
1996as Mr. Handford

The Preacher's Wife
1996as Hanley's Waiter
1996as Hanley's Waiter