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David Langston Smyrl

Sep 13, 1935 - Mar 22, 2016 (80 years old) in 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

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Law & Order
Artie Dickson
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The Cosby Show
Man in Court
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ER
Marty
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The Preacher's Wife
Hanley's Waiter
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Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Mr. Handford
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Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Mr. Handford
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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
Mr. Handford (archive footage)
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Long Gone
Monroe Wright
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Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
Mr. Handford (archive footage)

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