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.
And Just Like That…
Stanford Blatch · (3 episodes)
2021
Before I Go
Francis
2021
Magic Camp
Casino Manager
2020
Stars in the House
Self · (2 episodes)
2020
A Christmas Wish
Principal Wilson
2019
7 Days to Vegas
Danny
2019
Carl Laemmle
Carl Laemmle (voice)
2019
Magnum P.I.
Gerard Hirsch · (1 episode)
2018
25 Words or Less
(4 episodes)
2018
Feed
M. Brack
2017
The Polka King
Lonny
2017
The $100,000 Pyramid
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Trust Fund
Jerry Peters
2016
Supergirl
Steve Lomeli · (3 episodes)
2015
Weird Loners
Carl · (1 episode)
2015
Periods.
2014
The Mysteries of Laura
Georges Tilleu aka The Nose · (1 episode)
2014
Walk of Shame
Dan Karlin
2014
Whole Day Down
Willie · (12 episodes)
2011
Franklin & Bash
(1 episode)
2011
Hawaii Five-0
Gerard Hirsch · (9 episodes)
2010
Hot in Cleveland
Dr. Brotz · (1 episode)
2010
Sex and the City 2
Stanford Blatch
2010
Ashley's Ashes
Limus
2010
White Collar
Mozzie · (81 episodes)
2009
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Labor Pains
Carl
2009
Amazing Racer
Richard
2009
Sex and the City
Stanford
2008
Beau Jest
Joel Goldman
2008
Hard Four
Orville Chisholm
2007
Wizards of Waverly Place
Mr. Frenchy · (1 episode)
2007
Pushing Daisies
Dick Dicker · (1 episode)
2007
John from Cincinnati
Meyer Dickstein · (10 episodes)
2007
Head Case
Self · (2 episodes)
2007
The TV Set
Brian
2007
Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Self
2007
...So Goes the Nation
Self
2006
Jackass Number Two
Self
2006
Zoom
Dick
2006
Little Manhattan
Ralph
2005
Just Like Heaven
Maitre D'
2005
Fever Pitch
Kevin
2005
Medium
Alan Hitchens · (1 episode)
2005
Seeing Other People
Writer
2004
House of D
Ticket Agent
2004
Celebrity Poker Showdown
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003
Two and a Half Men
Dr. Staven · (1 episode)
2003
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Himself
2003
Freaky Friday
Evan
2003
A Problem with Fear
Erin
2003
Taken
(2 episodes)
2002
Taken
Dr. Kreutz · (10 episodes)
2002
CSI: Miami
Ian Sutter · (1 episode)
2002
CSI: Miami
Ian Sutton · (1 episode)
2002
Monk
Leo Navarro · (1 episode)
2002
Luster
Sonny Spike
2002
Out Cold
Ted Muntz
2001
Special Unit 2
Little Brother · (1 episode)
2001
Special Unit 2
Ross Bowman / Amphorian / Cupid · (1 episode)
2001
The Division
Deke · (1 episode)
2001
Thank Heaven
Grant Strong
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Bud Simmons · (1 episode)
2000
Our Lips Are Sealed
Agent Norm
2000
What Planet Are You From?
Brett
2000
Fortress 2
Stanley Nussbaum
2000
Play It to the Bone
Cappie Caplan
1999
Being John Malkovich
Guy in Restaurant
1999
The Suburbans
Craig
1999
Conrad Bloom
Spencer · (1 episode)
1998
There's Something About Mary
Dr. Zit Face / High School Pal
1998
Sex and the City
Stanford Blatch · (27 episodes)
1998
Ask Harriet
(13 episodes)
1998
Ally McBeal
Alan Farmer · (1 episode)
1997
Ally McBeal
Frank Shea · (1 episode)
1997
Stargate SG-1
Martin Lloyd · (3 episodes)
1997
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Security Guard · (1 episode)
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Kurt · (1 episode)
1997
The Practice
D.A. Frank Shea (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
1997
Cyclops, Baby
Willie
1997
Mars Attacks!
Corporate Guy
1996
Early Edition
Willie Dretler · (1 episode)
1996
Spin City
Ned · (1 episode)
1996
Kingpin
Purse Snatcher
1996
The Rock
Francis Reynolds
1996
The Destiny of Marty Fine
Jack
1996
Cityscrapes: Los Angeles
John
1996
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Cuffy
1995
The Barefoot Executive
1995
The Single Guy
Ted · (1 episode)
1995
Caroline in the City
Annoying Guy · (1 episode)
1995
The Tie That Binds
Ray Tanton
1995
Star Trek: Voyager
Riga · (1 episode)
1995
Speechless
Dick
1994
Friends
Steve · (1 episode)
1994
Touched by an Angel
Eddie Brenner · (1 episode)
1994
Party of Five
Mr. Kroop · (3 episodes)
1994
Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice
1994
Every Breath
Bob
1994
Boy Meets World
Lenny Spinelli · (2 episodes)
1993
Boy Meets World
Mervyn · (1 episode)
1993
Boy Meets World
The Minister · (1 episode)
1993
NYPD Blue
Henry Coffield · (1 episode)
1993
The X-Files
Henry Weems · (1 episode)
1993
The X-Files
Quinton 'Roach' Freely · (1 episode)
1993
Daybreak
Simon
1993
When the Party's Over
Vic Montana
1993
Untamed Heart
Patsy
1993
Groundhog Day
Phil's Assistant Kenny
1993
Mad About You
Randall · (1 episode)
1992
Renegade
Tommy · (1 episode)
1992
Melrose Place
Dr. Mosley · (2 episodes)
1992
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
1992
Soapdish
Nitwit Executive
1991
Repossessed
Nerd Student
1990
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Frat Boy
1990
Twin Peaks
Heavy Metal Roadie · (1 episode)
1990
Brain Dead
Board Member
1990
Double Your Pleasure
Waiter
1989
Peter Gunn
Rusty
1989
Quantum Leap
Seymour · (1 episode)
1989
Quantum Leap
Alik Idell / Lee Harvey Oswald · (2 episodes)
1989
Troop Beverly Hills
Bruce
1989
Coach
Clerk · (1 episode)
1989
The Price of Life
1987
The Leftovers
Gladstone's Assistant
1986
The Deliberate Stranger
1986
Mr. Belvedere
Carl · (7 episodes)
1985
Cheers
Waiter · (1 episode)
1982
Family Ties
Walter · (1 episode)
1982
It's a Living
Phil Roman · (3 episodes)
1980