David Langston Smyrl

David Langston Smyrl

Acting

Born September 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 firefighte…

Known for

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

Law & Order

Law & Order

1990

ER

1994

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984

The Preacher's Wife

The Preacher's Wife

1996

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

Acting(11)

2006A Sesame Street Christmas CarolMr. Hanford (archive footage)

2003Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsMr. Handford (archive footage)

1999The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayMr. Handford (archive footage)

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1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Mr. Handford

1997Sesame Street: 123 Count with MeMr. Handford

1996Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasMr. Handford

1996The Preacher's WifeHanley's Waiter

1990Law & OrderArtie Dickson

1987Long GoneMonroe Wright

1984The Cosby ShowMan in Court