Willie Garson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 20, 1964
- Died
- September 21, 2021 (aged 57)
- Birthplace
- Highland Park, New Jersey, USA
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. 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
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Filmography
The Making of 'Sex and the City'
Movie · as Self
Before I Go
Movie · as Francis
And Just Like That…
TV · as Stanford Blatch · 3 eps
Magic Camp
Movie · as Casino Manager
Stars in the House
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Carl Laemmle
Movie · as Carl Laemmle (voice)
7 Days to Vegas
Movie · as Danny
A Christmas Wish
Movie · as Principal Wilson
25 Words or Less
TV · as Self · 5 eps
Magnum P.I.
TV · as Gerard Hirsch · 1 ep
The Polka King
Movie · as Lonny
Feed
Movie · as M. Brack
Trust Fund
Movie · as Jerry Peters
The $100,000 Pyramid
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Supergirl
TV · as Steve Lomeli · 3 eps
Weird Loners
TV · as Carl · 1 ep
Dinner at Tiffani's
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Walk of Shame
Movie · as Dan Karlin
Periods.
Movie
The Mysteries of Laura
TV · as Georges Tilleu aka The Nose · 1 ep
Franklin & Bash
TV · as Dr. Nick Beckman · 1 ep
Whole Day Down
TV · as Willie · 12 eps
Sex and the City 2
Movie · as Stanford Blatch
Ashley's Ashes
Movie · as Limus
Hot in Cleveland
TV · as Dr. Brotz · 1 ep
Hawaii Five-0
TV · as Gerard Hirsch · 9 eps
Labor Pains
Movie · as Carl
Amazing Racer
Movie · as Richard
White Collar
TV · as Mozzie · 81 eps
Celebrity Ghost Stories
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
Sex and the City
Movie · as Stanford Blatch
Beau Jest
Movie · as Joel Goldman
Sex and the City: The Party That Never Was
Movie · as Self
The Fabulous Fashion of 'Sex and the City'
Movie · as Self
Live from the Red Carpet: Sex and the City
Movie · as Self
Hard Four
Movie · as Orville Chisholm
The TV Set
Movie · as Brian
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Movie · as Self
John from Cincinnati
TV · as Meyer Dickstein · 10 eps
Head Case
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Pushing Daisies
TV · as Dick Dicker · 1 ep
Wizards of Waverly Place
TV · as Mr. Frenchy · 1 ep
...So Goes the Nation
Movie · as Self
Zoom
Movie · as Dick
Jackass Number Two
Movie · as Self
Just Like Heaven
Movie · as Maitre D'
Little Manhattan
Movie · as Ralph
Fever Pitch
Movie · as Kevin
Medium
TV · as Alan Hitchens · 1 ep
Seeing Other People
Movie · as Writer
House of D
Movie · as Ticket Agent
Freaky Friday
Movie · as Evan
A Problem with Fear
Movie · as Erin
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Movie · as Self
Las Vegas
TV · as Pete Natelson · 1 ep
Two and a Half Men
TV · as Dr. Staven · 1 ep
Celebrity Poker Showdown
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Luster
Movie · as Sonny Spike
CSI: Miami
TV · as Ian Sutter, Ian Sutton · 1 ep
Taken
TV · as Dr. Kreutz · 2 eps
Monk
TV · as Leo Navarro · 1 ep
Thank Heaven
Movie · as Grant Strong
Out Cold
Movie · as Ted Muntz
Special Unit 2
TV · as Little Brother, Ross Bowman / Amphorian / Cupid · 1 ep
The Division
TV · as Deke · 1 ep
Our Lips Are Sealed
Movie · as Agent Norm
Fortress 2
Movie · as Stanley Nussbaum
What Planet Are You From?
Movie · as Brett
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV · as Bud Simmons · 1 ep
Play It to the Bone
Movie · as Cappie Caplan
Being John Malkovich
Movie · as Guy in Restaurant
The Suburbans
Movie · as Craig
Grown Ups
TV · as Ted · 1 ep
There's Something About Mary
Movie · as Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal
Living Out Loud
Movie · as Man in Elevator
Ask Harriet
TV · as Ronnie Rendall · 13 eps
Sex and the City
TV · as Stanford Blatch · 27 eps
Conrad Bloom
TV · as Spencer · 1 ep
Cyclops, Baby
Movie · as Willie
Stargate SG-1
TV · as Martin Lloyd · 3 eps
Just Shoot Me!
TV · as Kurt · 1 ep
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TV · as Security Guard · 1 ep
Ally McBeal
TV · as Alan Farmer, Frank Shea · 1 ep
The Practice
TV · as D.A. Frank Shea (uncredited) · 2 eps
You Wish
TV · as Herbie · 1 ep
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles
Movie · as John
Mars Attacks!
Movie · as Corporate Guy
Kingpin
Movie · as Purse Snatcher
The Rock
Movie · as Francis Reynolds
The Destiny of Marty Fine
Movie · as Jack
Spin City
TV · as Ned · 1 ep
Early Edition
TV · as Willie Dretler · 1 ep
Nash Bridges
TV · as Leonard Voss · 1 ep
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Movie · as Cuffy
The Tie That Binds
Movie · as Ray Tanton
The Barefoot Executive
Movie
The Single Guy
TV · as Ted · 1 ep
Star Trek: Voyager
TV · as Riga · 1 ep
Caroline in the City
TV · as Annoying Guy · 1 ep
Speechless
Movie · as Dick
Every Breath
Movie · as Bob
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
Movie
Friends
TV · as Steve · 1 ep
Party of Five
TV · as Mr. Kroop · 3 eps
Touched by an Angel
TV · as Eddie Brenner · 1 ep
Groundhog Day
Movie · as Phil's Assistant Kenny
Untamed Heart
Movie · as Patsy
When the Party's Over
Movie · as Vic Montana
Daybreak
Movie · as Simon
NYPD Blue
TV · as Henry Coffield
The X-Files
TV · as Henry Weems, Quinton 'Roach' Freely · 1 ep
Boy Meets World
TV · as Lenny Spinelli, Mervyn, The Minister · 2 eps
Ruby
Movie · as Lee Harvey Oswald
Mad About You
TV · as Randall · 1 ep
Melrose Place
TV · as Dr. Mosley · 2 eps
Renegade
TV · as Tommy · 1 ep
Soapdish
Movie · as Nitwit Executive
Across the Tracks
Movie · as Salesman (as William Garson)
Mobsters
Movie · as Telephone Operator
Brain Dead
Movie · as Board Member
Repossessed
Movie · as Nerd Student
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Movie · as Frat Boy
Twin Peaks
TV · as Heavy Metal Roadie · 1 ep
Troop Beverly Hills
Movie · as Bruce
Double Your Pleasure
Movie · as Waiter
Peter Gunn
Movie · as Rusty
Quantum Leap
TV · as Seymour, Alik Idell / Lee Harvey Oswald · 1 ep
Coach
TV · as Clerk · 1 ep
Booker
TV · as Mac Larson · 1 ep
The Price of Life
Movie
The Deliberate Stranger
Movie
The Leftovers
Movie · as Gladstone's Assistant
L.A. Law
TV · as Jay Berg · 1 ep
Mr. Belvedere
TV · as Carl · 7 eps
Family Ties
TV · as Walter · 1 ep
Cheers
TV · as Waiter · 1 ep
American Playhouse
TV · as Father (segment 'The Price of Life') · 1 ep
Newhart
TV · as Mr. Whorley, Steve Windsell · 1 ep
It's a Living
TV · as Phil Roman · 3 eps