David Langston Smyrl
Acting
September 13, 1935 – March 22, 2016 (died at 80)
North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Male
8 Movies
6 TV Shows
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.
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas 
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 6.0
as Mr. Handford
Age 61 (now 80)
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 6.7
as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Age 71 (now 80) Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs 
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 10.0
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Age 67 (now 80) The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play 
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999 9.0
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Age 63 (now 80) Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me 
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
1997 9.5
as Mr. Handford
Age 61 (now 80) A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
2006 6.7
as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Age 71 (now 80) Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003 10.0
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Age 67 (now 80) The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
1999 9.0
as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Age 63 (now 80) Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
1997 9.5
as Mr. Handford
Age 61 (now 80) Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1996 6.0
as Mr. Handford
Age 61 (now 80)Gathering insights...
Also Known As
David L. Smyrl, David Smyrl
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