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Willie Garson

Willie Garson

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 20, 1964
Died Sep 21, 2021 (57)
Birthplace Highland Park, New Jersey, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 spi ... n-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.

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Filmography

Before I Go

Before I Go

2021

as Francis

Magic Camp

Magic Camp

2020

as Casino Manager

Carl Laemmle

Carl Laemmle

2019

as Carl Laemmle (voice)

7 Days to Vegas

7 Days to Vegas

2019

as Danny

A Christmas Wish

A Christmas Wish

2019

as Principal Wilson

The Polka King

The Polka King

2017

as Lonny

Feed

Feed

2017

as M. Brack

Trust Fund

Trust Fund

2016

as Jerry Peters

Walk of Shame

Walk of Shame

2014

as Dan Karlin

Ashley's Ashes

Ashley's Ashes

2010

as Limus

Sex and the City 2

Sex and the City 2

2010

as Stanford Blatch

Labor Pains

Labor Pains

2009

as Carl

Beau Jest

Beau Jest

2008

as Joel Goldman

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

2008

as Stanford

The TV Set

The TV Set

2007

as Brian

Hard Four

Hard Four

2007

as Orville Chisholm

Zoom

Zoom

2006

as Dick

Little Manhattan

Little Manhattan

2005

as Ralph

Just Like Heaven

Just Like Heaven

2005

as Maitre D'

House of D

House of D

2005

as Ticket Agent

Fever Pitch

Fever Pitch

2005

as Kevin

Seeing Other People

Seeing Other People

2004

as Writer

A Problem with Fear

A Problem with Fear

2003

as Erin

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

2003

as Evan

Luster

Luster

2002

as Sonny Spike

Out Cold

Out Cold

2001

as Ted Muntz

Thank Heaven

Thank Heaven

2001

as Grant Strong

Fortress 2

Fortress 2

2000

as Stanley Nussbaum

Our Lips Are Sealed

Our Lips Are Sealed

2000

as Agent Norm

Play It to the Bone

Play It to the Bone

1999

as Cappie Caplan

Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich

1999

as Guy in Restaurant

The Suburbans

The Suburbans

1999

as Craig

There's Something About Mary

There's Something About Mary

1998

as Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal

Cyclops, Baby

Cyclops, Baby

1997

as Willie

Kingpin

Kingpin

1996

as Purse Snatcher

Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

1996

as Corporate Guy

The Rock

The Rock

1996

as Francis Reynolds

The Tie That Binds

The Tie That Binds

1995

as Ray Tanton

Every Breath

Every Breath

1994

as Bob

Speechless

Speechless

1994

as Dick

Untamed Heart

Untamed Heart

1993

as Patsy

Daybreak

Daybreak

1993

as Simon

Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day

1993

as Phil's Assistant Kenny

When the Party's Over

When the Party's Over

1993

as Vic Montana

Ruby

Ruby

1992

as Lee Harvey Oswald

Soapdish

Soapdish

1991

as Nitwit Executive

Repossessed

Repossessed

1990

as Nerd Student

Brain Dead

Brain Dead

1990

as Board Member

Double Your Pleasure

Double Your Pleasure

1989

as Waiter

Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

1989

as Rusty

Troop Beverly Hills

Troop Beverly Hills

1989

as Bruce

The Leftovers

The Leftovers

1986

as Gladstone's Assistant

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

White Collar

as Mozzie

Episodes: 81

First Aired: Oct 23, 2009

Sex and the City

as Stanford Blatch

Episodes: 27

First Aired: Jun 06, 1998

Whole Day Down

as Willie

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Nov 12, 2011

John from Cincinnati

as Meyer Dickstein

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Jun 10, 2007

Taken

as Dr. Kreutz

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Dec 02, 2002

Hawaii Five-0

as Gerard Hirsch

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Sep 20, 2010

Mr. Belvedere

as Carl

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Mar 15, 1985

Stargate SG-1

as Martin Lloyd

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 27, 1997

And Just Like That…

as Stanford Blatch

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Dec 09, 2021

Party of Five

as Mr. Kroop

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 12, 1994

Supergirl

as Steve Lomeli

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 26, 2015

It's a Living

as Phil Roman

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 30, 1980

Quantum Leap

as Alik Idell / Lee Harvey Oswald

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 26, 1989

Boy Meets World

as Lenny Spinelli

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 24, 1993

Melrose Place

as Dr. Mosley

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jul 08, 1992

CSI: Miami

as Ian Sutter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2002

The Single Guy

as Ted

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1995

Friends

as Steve

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1994

Star Trek: Voyager

as Riga

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 16, 1995

Twin Peaks

as Heavy Metal Roadie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 08, 1990

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Bud Simmons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 06, 2000

Medium

as Alan Hitchens

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2005

NYPD Blue

as Henry Coffield

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1993

Mad About You

as Randall

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1992

Quantum Leap

as Seymour

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 26, 1989

The X-Files

as Henry Weems

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1993

Two and a Half Men

as Dr. Staven

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2003

The X-Files

as Quinton 'Roach' Freely

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1993

Monk

as Leo Navarro

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 12, 2002

Spin City

as Ned

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1996

CSI: Miami

as Ian Sutton

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 2002

Special Unit 2

as Little Brother

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 11, 2001

Just Shoot Me!

as Kurt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 1997

Pushing Daisies

as Dick Dicker

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2007

Family Ties

as Walter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1982

Special Unit 2

as Ross Bowman / Amphorian / Cupid

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 11, 2001

Wizards of Waverly Place

as Mr. Frenchy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 12, 2007

Hot in Cleveland

as Dr. Brotz

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 16, 2010

Magnum P.I.

as Gerard Hirsch

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 2018

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

as Security Guard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 10, 1997

The Mysteries of Laura

as Georges Tilleu aka The Nose

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 2014

Cheers

as Waiter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1982

Touched by an Angel

as Eddie Brenner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1994

Caroline in the City

as Annoying Guy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1995

Coach

as Clerk

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 28, 1989

Conrad Bloom

as Spencer

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

Renegade

as Tommy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1992

Ask Harriet

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Jan 04, 1998

25 Words or Less

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Aug 06, 2018

Taken

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 02, 2002

Head Case

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 18, 2007

Celebrity Poker Showdown

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 02, 2003

Stars in the House

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 16, 2020

Las Vegas

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2003

Franklin & Bash

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 01, 2011

The $100,000 Pyramid

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 27, 2016

Celebrity Ghost Stories

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2009

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

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