Actor
David Langston Smyrl
Born September 13, 1935 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PADied March 22, 20165 films
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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First watchThe Preacher's Wife19965.8as Hanley's WaiterGood-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in.View filmFilmography
5 films as actor- 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Mr. Handford
- 1997Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeMr. Handford
- 1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasMr. Handford
- 1996The Preacher's WifeHanley's Waiter
- 1987Long GoneMonroe Wright