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Willie Garson
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William Garson Paszamant
February 20, 1964 |
| Died | September 21, 2021 (aged 57) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–2021 |
| Children | 1 |
William Garson Paszamant (born February 20, 1964 – died September 21, 2021) was an American actor. He was famous for playing many different characters in movies and TV shows. He appeared in over 75 films and more than 300 TV episodes during his career!
Some of his most well-known roles include Stanford Blatch in the TV series Sex and the City and its movies, Mozzie in the show White Collar, and Gerard Hirsch in Hawaii Five-0.
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Early Life and Education
Willie Garson was born in Highland Park, New Jersey. His parents were Muriel and Donald M. Paszamant. He was from a Jewish family.
As a child, he spent 11 years attending Camp Wekeela in Hartford, Maine. He finished Highland Park High School in 1982.
Later, he went to college. In 1985, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater from Wesleyan University. He also received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale Drama School.
Acting Career
Willie Garson had a very busy acting career that lasted from 1986 until his death in 2021. He was known for playing unique and memorable characters.
Television Roles
Garson appeared in many popular TV shows. He had a regular role as Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City, which was a big part of his career. He also played Mozzie, a clever and quirky character, in the series White Collar from 2009 to 2014.
Other TV shows he appeared in include NYPD Blue, Twin Peaks, Monk, Boy Meets World, Friends, The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, and Hawaii Five-0. He often played guest roles or recurring characters that stood out.
Film Roles
Willie Garson also acted in many movies. He worked with the Farrelly brothers on films like Kingpin and There's Something About Mary.
Some of his other movie credits include Groundhog Day, Just Like Heaven, The Rock, Being John Malkovich, and Freaky Friday. His last film role was in a movie called Before I Go in 2021.
Personal Life and Family
In 2009, Willie Garson adopted a seven-year-old boy. He was a loving father.
Later Life and Passing
Willie Garson passed away at his home in Los Angeles, California, on September 21, 2021. He was 57 years old. He died from pancreatic cancer.
