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Willie Garson
Actor

Willie Garson

20 Feb 1964Born
21 Sep 2021Died
57Age at death
124Credits

Biography

Willie Garson Paszamant (February 20, 1964 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor. He appeared in over 75 films and more than 300 TV episodes. He was known for playing Stanford Blatch on the HBO series Sex and the City, in the related films Sex and the City and Sex and the City 2 and in the spin-off And Just Like That..., Mozzie in the USA Network series White Collar from 2009 to 2014, Ralph in the 2005 romantic comedy Little Manhattan, Gerard Hirsch in the reboot of Hawaii Five-0, and Martin Lloyd in the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1.

Garson was born in Highland Park, New Jersey, the son of Muriel (née Schwartz) and Donald M. Paszamant. Garson was Jewish.

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He attended Camp Wekeela in Hartford, Maine, as a child for 11 years. He graduated in 1982 from Highland Park High School. In 1985, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from Wesleyan University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale Drama School.

Garson began his career in theater, appearing in productions off-Broadway and on Broadway. He made his film debut in the 1989 comedy Troop Beverly Hills. He had his breakthrough role in 1998 as Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City. He played the role for the entire six-season run of the show and in the two subsequent films.

Garson continued to work steadily in film and television throughout his career. He appeared in numerous other films, including The Rock (1996), There's Something About Mary (1998), and The Wedding Planner (2001). He also had recurring roles on the television shows NYPD Blue (1993), Friends (1995), and Hawaii Five-0 (2010).

Garson was a talented actor who was known for his versatility and his ability to play a wide range of characters. He was also a gifted comedian and a scene-stealer. He will be remembered for his roles in Sex and the City, White Collar, and other films and television shows.

Garson died on September 21, 2021, at the age of 57. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier that year.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 124 credits.

  1. 2021And Just Like That…Series: Stanford Blatch (3 episodes)
  2. 2021Before I GoFilm: Francis
  3. 2020Magic CampFilm: Casino Manager
  4. 2019A Christmas WishFilm: Principal Wilson
  5. 20197 Days to VegasFilm: Danny
  6. 2019Carl LaemmleFilm: Carl Laemmle (voice)
  7. 2018Magnum P.I.Series: Gerard Hirsch (1 episode)
  8. 2017FeedFilm: M. Brack
  9. 2017The Polka KingFilm: Lonny
  10. 2016Trust FundFilm: Jerry Peters
  11. 2015SupergirlSeries: Steve Lomeli (3 episodes)
  12. 2015Weird LonersSeries: Carl (1 episode)
  13. 2014Periods.Film
  14. 2014The Mysteries of LauraSeries: Georges Tilleu aka The Nose (1 episode)
  15. 2014Walk of ShameFilm: Dan Karlin
  16. 2011Whole Day DownSeries: Willie (12 episodes)
  17. 2011Franklin & BashSeries: Dr. Nick Beckman (1 episode)
  18. 2010Hawaii Five-0Series: Gerard Hirsch (9 episodes)
  19. 2010Hot in ClevelandSeries: Dr. Brotz (1 episode)
  20. 2010Sex and the City 2Film: Stanford Blatch
  21. 2010Ashley's AshesFilm: Limus
  22. 2009White CollarSeries: Mozzie, Director (81 episodes)
  23. 2009Labor PainsFilm: Carl
  24. 2009Amazing RacerFilm: Richard
  25. 2008Sex and the CityFilm: Stanford Blatch
  26. 2008Beau JestFilm: Joel Goldman
  27. 2007Hard FourFilm: Orville Chisholm
  28. 2007Wizards of Waverly PlaceSeries: Mr. Frenchy (1 episode)
  29. 2007Pushing DaisiesSeries: Dick Dicker (1 episode)
  30. 2007John from CincinnatiSeries: Meyer Dickstein (10 episodes)
  31. 2007The TV SetFilm: Brian
  32. 2006ZoomFilm: Dick
  33. 2005Little ManhattanFilm: Ralph
  34. 2005Just Like HeavenFilm: Maitre D'
  35. 2005Fever PitchFilm: Kevin
  36. 2005MediumSeries: Alan Hitchens (1 episode)
  37. 2004Seeing Other PeopleFilm: Writer
  38. 2004House of DFilm: Ticket Agent
  39. 2003Las VegasSeries: Pete Natelson (1 episode)
  40. 2003Two and a Half MenSeries: Dr. Staven (1 episode)
  41. 2003Freaky FridayFilm: Evan
  42. 2003A Problem with FearFilm: Erin
  43. 2002TakenSeries: Dr. Kreutz (2 episodes)
  44. 2002CSI: MiamiSeries: Ian Sutter, Ian Sutton (1 episode)
  45. 2002MonkSeries: Leo Navarro (1 episode)
  46. 2002LusterFilm: Sonny Spike
  47. 2001Out ColdFilm: Ted Muntz
  48. 2001Special Unit 2Series: Little Brother, Ross Bowman / Amphorian / Cupid (1 episode)
  49. 2001The DivisionSeries: Deke (1 episode)
  50. 2001Thank HeavenFilm: Grant Strong
  51. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Bud Simmons (1 episode)
  52. 2000Our Lips Are SealedFilm: Agent Norm
  53. 2000What Planet Are You From?Film: Brett
  54. 2000Fortress 2Film: Stanley Nussbaum
  55. 1999Play It to the BoneFilm: Cappie Caplan
  56. 1999Being John MalkovichFilm: Guy in Restaurant
  57. 1999The SuburbansFilm: Craig
  58. 1999Grown UpsSeries: Ted (1 episode)
  59. 1998Living Out LoudFilm: Man in Elevator
  60. 1998Conrad BloomSeries: Spencer (1 episode)
  61. 1998There's Something About MaryFilm: Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal
  62. 1998Sex and the CitySeries: Stanford Blatch (27 episodes)
  63. 1998Ask HarrietSeries: Ronnie Rendall (13 episodes)
  64. 1997You WishSeries: Herbie (1 episode)
  65. 1997Ally McBealSeries: Alan Farmer, Frank Shea (1 episode)
  66. 1997Stargate SG-1Series: Martin Lloyd (3 episodes)
  67. 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeries: Security Guard (1 episode)
  68. 1997Just Shoot Me!Series: Kurt (1 episode)
  69. 1997The PracticeSeries: D.A. Frank Shea (uncredited) (2 episodes)
  70. 1997Cyclops, BabyFilm: Willie
  71. 1996Mars Attacks!Film: Corporate Guy
  72. 1996Early EditionSeries: Willie Dretler (1 episode)
  73. 1996Spin CitySeries: Ned (1 episode)
  74. 1996KingpinFilm: Purse Snatcher
  75. 1996The RockFilm: Francis Reynolds
  76. 1996Nash BridgesSeries: Leonard Voss (1 episode)
  77. 1996The Destiny of Marty FineFilm: Jack
  78. 1996Cityscrapes: Los AngelesFilm: John
  79. 1995Things to Do in Denver When You're DeadFilm: Cuffy
  80. 1995The Barefoot ExecutiveFilm

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