Sesame Street
1969
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David Langston Smyrl (September 13, 1935 – March 22, 2016), 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. [ 1][ 2] Smyrl won eight Emmy Awards for his ...
Mar 24, 2016 · The Emmy-winning actor passed away of lung cancer in 2016, leaving behind a legacy of comedy and children's entertainment. He played the retired firefighter who ran Hooper's Store on the popular children's show from 1990 to 1998.
Mar 24, 2016 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — David Smyrl, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his role as Mr. Handford, the retired firefighter who ran Hooper’s Store on Sesame Street, has died. He was 80. He was 80.
Mar 25, 2016 · March 25, 2016. David Smyrl, an actor best known for his role as Mr. Handford, the retired firefighter who ran Hooper’s Store, on the long-running PBS children’s show “Sesame Street,” died ...
Mar 25, 2016 · For eight years, fans of Sesame Street were able to witness the magic of famed actor David Langston Smyrl in his lovable role as Mr. Handford. As owner of the fictional Hooper’s Store on the ...
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Mar 24, 2016 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) — David Smyrl, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his role as Mr. Handford, the retired firefighter who ran Hooper’s Store on “Sesame Street,” has died. He was 80. Smyrl was diagnosed with lung cancer in January, said his wife, Cheryl. He died Tuesday at Lankenau Medical Center outside Philadelphia.
Mar 25, 2016 · David Smyrl, an actor best known for playing store owner Mr. Handford on “Sesame Street,” has died at age 80. The Philadelphia native, who won a People’s Choice Award for his work on the ...
