David Langston Smyrl

Born 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.

Known for

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2006

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

2003

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

1999

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998