Willie Garson
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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. 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
Credits
Being John Malkovich (1999)
as Guy in Restaurant
Groundhog Day (1993)
as Phil's Assistant Kenny
The Rock (1996)
as Francis Reynolds
There's Something About Mary (1998)
as Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal
Freaky Friday (2003)
as Evan
Sex and the City (2008)
as Stanford Blatch
Mars Attacks! (1996)
as Corporate Guy
Zoom (2006)
as Dick
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
as Stanford Blatch
Just Like Heaven (2005)
as Maitre D'
Walk of Shame (2014)
as Dan Karlin
Repossessed (1990)
as Nerd Student
Soapdish (1991)
as Nitwit Executive
Kingpin (1996)
as Purse Snatcher
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
as Frat Boy
Speechless (1994)
as Dick
House of D (2004)
as Ticket Agent
Thank Heaven (2001)
as Grant Strong
Amazing Racer (2009)
as Richard
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)
as Cuffy
Jackass Number Two (2006)
as Self
Sex and the City: The Party That Never Was (2008)
as Self
Fever Pitch (2005)
as Kevin
Magic Camp (2020)
as Casino Manager
Play It to the Bone (1999)
as Cappie Caplan
Carl Laemmle (2019)
as Carl Laemmle (voice)
Little Manhattan (2005)
as Ralph
The Deliberate Stranger (1986)
Actor
Live from the Red Carpet: Sex and the City (2008)
as Self
The Fabulous Fashion of 'Sex and the City' (2008)
as Self
Untamed Heart (1993)
as Patsy
What Planet Are You From? (2000)
as Brett
Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
as Bruce
Out Cold (2001)
as Ted Muntz
Luster (2002)
as Sonny Spike
Labor Pains (2009)
as Carl
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles (1996)
as John
The Making of 'Sex and the City' (—)
as Self
The Polka King (2017)
as Lonny
Fortress 2 (2000)
as Stanley Nussbaum
7 Days to Vegas (2019)
as Danny
Our Lips Are Sealed (2000)
as Agent Norm
Mobsters (1991)
as Telephone Operator
Periods. (2014)
Actor
Seeing Other People (2004)
as Writer
Daybreak (1993)
as Simon
The Tie That Binds (1995)
as Ray Tanton
When the Party's Over (1993)
as Vic Montana
Feed (2017)
as M. Brack
Jackass Backyard BBQ (2003)
as Self
Before I Go (2021)
as Francis
A Christmas Wish (2019)
as Principal Wilson
Across the Tracks (1991)
as Salesman (as William Garson)
Ashley's Ashes (2010)
as Limus
Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007)
as Self
The TV Set (2007)
as Brian
The Suburbans (1999)
as Craig
Living Out Loud (1998)
as Man in Elevator
Brain Dead (1990)
as Board Member
Ruby (1992)
as Lee Harvey Oswald
Every Breath (1994)
as Bob
...So Goes the Nation (2006)
as Self
The Barefoot Executive (1995)
Actor
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)
Actor
The Price of Life (1987)
Actor
The Destiny of Marty Fine (1996)
as Jack
A Problem with Fear (2003)
as Erin
Trust Fund (2016)
as Jerry Peters
The Leftovers (1986)
as Gladstone's Assistant
Peter Gunn (1989)
as Rusty
Hard Four (2007)
as Orville Chisholm
Double Your Pleasure (1989)
as Waiter
Beau Jest (2008)
as Joel Goldman
Cyclops, Baby (1997)
as Willie