David Langston Smyrl

Known For: Acting
Born: September 13, 1935 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Active Years: 1984–2006 (23 Years)
Total Credits: 14 credits in database

Acting Born Sep 13, 1935 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 14 credits

Biography

David Langston Smyrl works in acting. Born September 13, 1935 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

William L. Petersen 1 shared title

Virginia Madsen 1 shared title

Dermot Mulroney 1 shared title

Henry Gibson 1 shared title

Neil DeGroot 1 shared title

Katy Boyer 1 shared title

Teller 1 shared title

Robert Easton 1 shared title

Panchito Gómez 1 shared title

Guich Koock 1 shared title

Career timeline

2006

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol

2003

Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs

1999

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1997

Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me

1996

The Preacher's WifeSesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas

1994

1990

Law & OrderLaw & Order

1987

Long Gone

1984

The Cosby ShowThe Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show

Full Filmography

14 titles

Law & Order (1990) as Artie Dickson
Law & Order (1990) as George Warner
ER (1994) as Marty
The Cosby Show (1984) as Man in Court
The Cosby Show (1984) as Chester
The Cosby Show (1984) as Sam Lucas
Long Gone (1987) as Monroe Wright
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) as Mr. Handford
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The Preacher's Wife (1996) as Hanley's Waiter
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs (2003) as Mr. Handford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (1996) as Mr. Handford
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) as Mr. Hanford (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me (1997) as Mr. Handford
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play (1999) as Mr. Handford (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is David Langston Smyrl best known for?

David Langston Smyrl is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996), Lust, Caution (2007), The Cosby Show (1984).

When and where was David Langston Smyrl born?

David Langston Smyrl was born on September 13, 1935 in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

How many credits does David Langston Smyrl have?

David Langston Smyrl has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2006.

What is David Langston Smyrl's background in cinema and television?

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.