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.
Filmography
all 109
Movies 67
TV Shows 42
self 10
Voice 1
Writer 1
And Just Like That… (2021)
Before I Go (2021)
Magic Camp (2020)
The Bellmen (2020)
A Christmas Wish (2019)
7 Days to Vegas (2019)
Carl Laemmle (2019)
Magnum P.I. (2018)
Feed (2017)
The Polka King (2017)
The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)
Trust Fund (2016)
Supergirl (2015)
Periods. (2014)
The Mysteries of Laura (2014)
Walk of Shame (2014)
Franklin & Bash (2011)
Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Ashley's Ashes (2010)
White Collar (2009)
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009)
Labor Pains (2009)
Sex and the City (2008)
Beau Jest (2008)
Hard Four (2007)
Wizards of Waverly Place (2007)
Pushing Daisies (2007)
John from Cincinnati (2007)
Head Case (2007)
The TV Set (2007)
Ricky Jay Plays Poker (2007)
Celebrity Paranormal Project (2006)
...So Goes the Nation (2006)
Jackass Number Two (2006)
Zoom (2006)
Little Manhattan (2005)
Just Like Heaven (2005)
House of D (2005)
Fever Pitch (2005)
Medium (2005)
Wiseguys on Texas Hold 'Em (2005)
Seeing Other People (2004)
Celebrity Poker Showdown (2003)
Two and a Half Men (2003)
Las Vegas (2003)
Jackass Backyard BBQ (2003)
Freaky Friday (2003)
A Problem with Fear (2003)
Taken (2002)
CSI: Miami (2002)
Monk (2002)
Luster (2002)
Out Cold (2001)
Special Unit 2 (2001)
Thank Heaven (2001)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
Our Lips Are Sealed (2000)
What Planet Are You From? (2000)
Fortress 2 (2000)
Play It to the Bone (1999)
The Suburbans (1999)
Being John Malkovich (1999)
There's Something About Mary (1998)
Sex and the City (1998)
Ask Harriet (1998)
Stargate SG-1 (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
Just Shoot Me! (1997)
Cyclops, Baby (1997)
Mars Attacks! (1996)
Spin City (1996)
Kingpin (1996)
The Rock (1996)
The Destiny of Marty Fine (1996)
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles (1996)
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)
The Barefoot Executive (1995)
The Single Guy (1995)
The Tie That Binds (1995)
Star Trek: Voyager (1995)
Speechless (1994)
Friends (1994)
Party of Five (1994)
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994)
Every Breath (1994)
Boy Meets World (1993)
NYPD Blue (1993)
The X-Files (1993)
Daybreak (1993)
When the Party's Over (1993)
Untamed Heart (1993)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Mad About You (1992)
Ruby (1992)
Soapdish (1991)
Repossessed (1990)
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
Twin Peaks (1990)
Brain Dead (1990)
Peter Gunn (1989)
Quantum Leap (1989)
Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
The Price of Life (1987)
The Leftovers (1986)
The Deliberate Stranger (1986)
Mr. Belvedere (1985)
Family Ties (1982)
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GenderMale
Birthday1964-02-20
Deathday2021-09-21 (57 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Garson Paszamant
Birth PlaceHighland Park, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsWilliam Garson Paszamant, William Garson, Willy Garson, Will Garson
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