David Langston Smyrl

David Langston Smyrl

Known For

Acting

Born

September 13, 1935

Died

March 22, 2016 (aged 80)

Birthplace

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.