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