David Langston Smyrl
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David Langston Smyrl

Sep 13, 1935 - 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.

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Cast

Media
Movie1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasMr. Handford
Movie1987Long GoneMonroe Wright
Movie1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Mr. Handford
Movie2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMr. Handford (archive footage)
Movie1997Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeMr. Handford
Movie1996The Preacher's WifeHanley's Waiter
Movie2006A Sesame Street Christmas CarolMr. Hanford (archive footage)
Movie1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayMr. Handford (archive footage)
TV Show1990Law & OrderArtie Dickson1
TV Show1994ERMarty1
TV Show1990Law & OrderGeorge Warner1
TV Show1984The Cosby ShowSam Lucas3
TV Show1984The Cosby ShowChester1
TV Show1984The Cosby ShowMan in Court1

Crew

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