David Langston Smyrl
Born
September 13, 1935
Died
March 22, 2016 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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.
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
6.2
2006
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
10.0
2003
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
0.0
1999
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
5.8
1998
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Mr. Handford
9.5
1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
5.9
1996
The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
5.8
1996
ER
Marty · (1 episode)
7.8
1994
Law & Order
Artie Dickson · (1 episode)
7.4
1990
Law & Order
George Warner · (1 episode)
7.4
1990
Long Gone
Monroe Wright
6.2
1987
The Cosby Show
Sam Lucas · (3 episodes)
7.0
1984
The Cosby Show
Chester · (1 episode)
7.0
1984
The Cosby Show
Man in Court · (1 episode)
7.0
1984