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Willie Garson

Willie Garson

American actor (1964–2021)

For Canadian businessman, see William Garson.

William Garson Paszamant (February 20, 1964 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor.[1] He appeared in over 75 films and more than 300 TV episodes. He was known for playing Stanford Blatch on the 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 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.

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Early life and education

Garson was born in Highland Park, New Jersey, the son of Muriel (née Schwartz) and Donald M. Paszamant.[2] Garson was Jewish.[3] He attended Camp Wekeela in Hartford, Maine, as a child for 11 years.[4]

He graduated in 1982 from Highland Park High School.[5] In 1985, he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from Wesleyan University[5][6] and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale Drama School.[7][8]

Career

Television

Garson had a recurring role as Henry Coffield on NYPD Blue and as Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City.[9] His other television appearances include Mr. Belvedere,[10] My Two Dads, Coach ("The Loss Weekend" episode as a clerk), Quantum Leap (once as a newspaper salesman/hack writer, and once as Lee Harvey Oswald), Twin Peaks, Monk, Boy Meets World, Girl Meets World (playing four different characters in the latter two shows' universe), Ally McBeal, Party of Five, Star Trek: Voyager (in the episode "Thirty Days"), Special Unit 2, Just Shoot Me!, Ask Harriet, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends (as Ross Geller's neighbor in the episode "The One With the Girl Who Hits Joey"), The X-Files (twice and as two different characters), Cheers (as a waiter in the episode "Cape Cad"), Yes, Dear, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Pushing Daisies, Stargate SG-1 (3 episodes), Wizards of Waverly Place, CSI: Miami, Mental, Spin City, and Taken. He co-starred in the 2007 HBO series John from Cincinnati. He co-starred as Mozzie in the USA Network series White Collar from 2009 to 2014.[11] From 2019 to 2020, he was a regular guest star on the syndicated game show 25 Words or Less.

Film

Garson also appeared in three movies from the Farrelly brothers – Kingpin, There's Something About Mary,[10] and Fever Pitch. His other film credits include Groundhog Day, Just Like Heaven, The Rock,[10] Fortress 2: Re-Entry, Being John Malkovich,[10] Freaky Friday, Labor Pains, and Out Cold. He made a cameo in the end credits of Jackass Number Two,[12] with the full context of the cameo being explained in Jackass 2.5.[13] His last film role was in Before I Go (2021).

Personal life and death

Garson adopted a seven-year-old boy in 2009.[14][15] Though he is mainly known for having played an openly gay man on Sex and the City, he was heterosexual.[16]

Garson died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Angeles, California, on September 21, 2021, at age 57.[17][18][19]

Filmography

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References

  1. [1]
    Willie Garson profile, filmreference.com; accessed August 17, 2015.
  2. [2]
    Home News Tribune: "MURIEL PASZAMANT FLANAGAN AGE: 77 NEW YORK, NY".Garson leaves his sister, Lisa ( Paszamant ) Clark and brother, John Paszamant February 11, 2010
  3. [3]
    @WillieGarson (December 25, 2017). "As a Jewish person..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. [4]
    Rymer, Chris (June 2012). "'Summer Stock', Interview with Willie Garson" (PDF). Portland Monthly (Summer Guide): 149–154.
  5. [5]
    "Willie Garson". biography.com. Biography Channel. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2020. Garson attended Highland Park High School, and after graduating in 1982 he continued on to Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut...
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    "Does 'The Carrie Diaries' have room for Willie Garson '85?". Wesconnect.Wesleyan.edu. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
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    Shafer, Ellise (September 21, 2021). "Willie Garson, 'Sex and the City' and 'White Collar' Actor, Dies at 57". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
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    Di Nunzio, Miriam (September 21, 2021). "Willie Garson, starred as Stanford Blatch on 'Sex and the City,' dies at 57". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  9. [9]
    Watkins, Gwynne (June 21, 2011). "Willie Garson of Sex and the City and White Collar Tells 12 Odd Stories From 12 TV Roles – Slideshow". Vulture. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
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    Lee, Luaine (June 22, 2000). "GARSON LOOKS FORWARD TO NEW SEASON, MORE JOBS". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
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    "White Collar Cast Reunites for Family Dinner". E! Online. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  12. [12]
    "Jackass Number Two – Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  13. [13]
    Andrew, Stephen (September 22, 2021). "Johnny Knoxville Remembers Willie Garson's 'Jackass' Appearance in Touching Tribute". Pop Culture Media. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  14. [14]
    "SATC Actor Willie Garson Finalizes Son's Adoption". February 5, 2010. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
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    "Exclusive: Meet Willie Garson's New Son Nathen!". People. March 5, 2010. Retrieved March 23, 2010.
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    Cooper, Mariah (April 27, 2016). "Willie Garson says 'Sex and the City' diversified LGBT representation". Washington Blade. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  17. [17]
    Cordero, Rosy (September 21, 2021). "Willie Garson Dies: 'Sex And The City' Star Was 57". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
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    Boucher, Ashley (September 21, 2021). "Sex and the City Star Willie Garson Dead at 57". People. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  19. [19]
    Jiminez, Jesus; Allen, Jordan (September 23, 2021). "Willie Garson, 'Sex and the City' Actor, Dies at 57". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
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