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David Langston Smyrl

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Born: September 13, 1935 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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.

All Credits11 Titles

Film

8 Titles
The Preacher's Wife
5.8
FILM
The Preacher's Wife1996
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
6.7
FILM
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol2006
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
6.0
FILM
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas1996
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
6.5
FILM
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!1998
Long Gone
6.1
FILM
Long Gone1987
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
10.0
FILM
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs2003
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
9.0
FILM
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play1999
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
9.5
FILM
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me1997

Series

3 Titles
Law & Order
7.3
SERIES
Law & Order1990–
ER
7.8
SERIES
ER1994–
The Cosby Show
7.0
SERIES
The Cosby Show1984–
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