1964-02-20 Highland Park, New Jersey, USA
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.
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Before I Go | Francis | 2021-07-20 |
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Magic Camp | Casino Manager | 2020-08-14 |
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7 Days to Vegas | Danny | 2019-09-20 |
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A Christmas Wish | Principal Wilson | 2019-11-28 |
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Carl Laemmle | Carl Laemmle (voice) | 2019-01-15 |
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The Polka King | Lonny | 2017-01-22 |
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Feed | M. Brack | 2017-04-05 |
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Trust Fund | Jerry Peters | 2016-01-08 |
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Periods. | 2014-12-02 | |
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Walk of Shame | Dan Karlin | 2014-05-02 |
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Sex and the City 2 | Stanford Blatch | 2010-05-26 |
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Ashley's Ashes | Limus | 2010-01-01 |
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Labor Pains | Carl | 2009-06-19 |
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Amazing Racer | Richard | 2009-04-23 |
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Sex and the City | Stanford | 2008-05-12 |
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Beau Jest | Joel Goldman | 2008-02-22 |
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Ricky Jay Plays Poker | Self | 2007-02-13 |
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The TV Set | Brian | 2007-04-06 |
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Hard Four | Orville Chisholm | 2007-11-01 |
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...So Goes the Nation | Self | 2006-10-04 |
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Zoom | Dick | 2006-08-11 |
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Jackass Number Two | Self | 2006-09-22 |
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Just Like Heaven | Maitre D' | 2005-09-16 |
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Fever Pitch | Kevin | 2005-04-06 |
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Little Manhattan | Ralph | 2005-09-26 |
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Seeing Other People | Writer | 2004-05-07 |
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House of D | Ticket Agent | 2004-05-07 |
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Freaky Friday | Evan | 2003-08-05 |
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Jackass Backyard BBQ | Himself | 2003-08-10 |
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A Problem with Fear | Erin | 2003-01-01 |
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Luster | Sonny Spike | 2002-03-17 |
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Out Cold | Ted Muntz | 2001-11-21 |
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Thank Heaven | Grant Strong | 2001-01-01 |
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Our Lips Are Sealed | Agent Norm | 2000-05-18 |
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Fortress 2 | Stanley Nussbaum | 2000-03-02 |
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What Planet Are You From? | Brett | 2000-03-03 |
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Being John Malkovich | Guy in Restaurant | 1999-10-29 |
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The Suburbans | Craig | 1999-10-29 |
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Play It to the Bone | Cappie Caplan | 1999-12-25 |
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There's Something About Mary | Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal | 1998-07-15 |
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Cyclops, Baby | Willie | 1997-01-01 |
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The Destiny of Marty Fine | Jack | 1996-03-16 |
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Kingpin | Purse Snatcher | 1996-07-04 |
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The Rock | Francis Reynolds | 1996-06-07 |
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Mars Attacks! | Corporate Guy | 1996-12-13 |
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Cityscrapes: Los Angeles | John | 1996-01-11 |
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Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead | Cuffy | 1995-12-01 |
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The Barefoot Executive | 1995-11-11 | |
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The Tie That Binds | Ray Tanton | 1995-09-08 |
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Speechless | Dick | 1994-12-16 |
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Every Breath | Bob | 1994-03-30 |
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Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice | 1994-05-13 | |
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Groundhog Day | Phil's Assistant Kenny | 1993-02-11 |
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When the Party's Over | Vic Montana | 1993-03-12 |
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Daybreak | Simon | 1993-05-08 |
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Untamed Heart | Patsy | 1993-02-12 |
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Ruby | Lee Harvey Oswald | 1992-03-27 |
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Soapdish | Nitwit Executive | 1991-05-31 |
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Brain Dead | Board Member | 1990-01-16 |
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The Adventures of Ford Fairlane | Frat Boy | 1990-07-11 |
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Repossessed | Nerd Student | 1990-09-14 |
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Peter Gunn | Rusty | 1989-04-23 |
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Troop Beverly Hills | Bruce | 1989-03-24 |
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The Reluctant Agent | Waiter | 1989-10-29 |
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The Price of Life | 1987-08-12 | |
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The Deliberate Stranger | 1986-05-04 | |
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The Leftovers | Gladstone's Assistant | 1986-11-16 |
