Biography

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.

Known For

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

Mr. Hanford (archive footage)

Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

Mr. Handford

The Preacher's Wife

Hanley's Waiter

Long Gone

Monroe Wright

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Mr. Handford

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

Mr. Handford (archive footage)

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

Mr. Handford (archive footage)

Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me

Mr. Handford