David Langston Smyrl
Acting

David Langston Smyrl

Born 1935-09-13 · North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA · Died 2016-03-22

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.

Cast

Known for

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!★ 5.8Viewing moment
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas★ 6.2Viewing moment
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
1997
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs★ 10Viewing moment
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
2003
Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeViewing moment
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
1997
Long Gone★ 7.4Viewing moment
Long Gone
1987

Frequent collaborators

Frank OzFrank OzFran BrillFran BrillDavid RudmanDavid RudmanKevin ClashKevin ClashSteve WhitmireSteve WhitmireJoey MazzarinoJoey MazzarinoJerry NelsonJerry NelsonPeter LinzPeter Linz