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Aliases: William Garson Paszamant , William Garson , Willy Garson , Will Garson , ویلی گارسون

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Highland Park, New Jersey, USA

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Movie Involvements: 18

TV Involvements: 20


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
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8

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

(2000) Bud Simmons / Sexy Kitty
CSI: Miami
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8

CSI: Miami

(2002) Ian Sutton
The X-Files
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8

The X-Files

(1993) Quinton 'Roach' Freely
Hawaii Five-0
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8

Hawaii Five-0

(2010) Gerard Hirsch
Stargate SG-1
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8

Stargate SG-1

(1997) Martin Lloyd
Supergirl
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7

Supergirl

(2015) Steve Lomeli
Quantum Leap
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8

Quantum Leap

(1989) Alik Idell / Lee Harvey Oswald
Star Trek: Voyager
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8

Star Trek: Voyager

(1995) Riga

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2021 Stanford Blatch
Francis
2020 Casino Manager
2019 Principal Wilson
Danny
Carl Laemmle (voice)
2018 Gerard Hirsch
2017 M. Brack
Lonny
2016 N/A
Jerry Peters
2015 Steve Lomeli
2014 N/A
N/A
Dan Karlin
2011 N/A
2010 Gerard Hirsch
Dr. Brotz
Stanford Blatch
Limus
2009 Mozzie
Self
Carl
2008 Stanford
Joel Goldman
2007 Orville Chisholm
Mr. Frenchy
Meyer Dickstein
Self
Brian
Self
2006 Self
Himself
Dick
2005 Ralph
Maitre D'
Ticket Agent
Kevin
Alan Hitchens
2004 Writer
2003 Self
N/A
Dr. Staven
Himself
Evan
Erin
2002 N/A
Ian Sutter
Ian Sutton
Leo Navarro
Sonny Spike
2001 Ted Muntz
Little Brother
Ross Bowman / Amphorian / Cupid
Grant Strong
2000 Bud Simmons / Sexy Kitty
Agent Norm
Brett
Stanley Nussbaum
1999 Cappie Caplan
Guy in Restaurant
Craig
1998 Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal
Stanford Blatch
N/A
1997 Martin Lloyd
Security Guard
Kurt
Willie
1996 Corporate Guy
Ned
Purse Snatcher
Francis Reynolds
Jack
John
1995 Cuffy
N/A
N/A
Ray Tanton
Riga
1994 Dick
Steve
Mr. Kroop
N/A
Bob
1993 Henry Coffield
Henry Weems
Quinton 'Roach' Freely
Simon
Vic Montana
Patsy
Phil's Assistant Kenny
1992 Randall
Lee Harvey Oswald
1991 Nitwit Executive
1990 Nerd Student
Frat Boy
N/A
Board Member
1989 Rusty
Seymour
Alik Idell / Lee Harvey Oswald
Bruce
1987 N/A
1986 Gladstone's Assistant
N/A
1985 Carl
1982 Walter
Year Character Movie/Tv

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2009 Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

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