Willie Garson: Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City Dies at 57

Willie Garson was an American actor, best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw's friend Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City. Born William Garson Paszamant on February 20, 1964, in Highland Park, New Jersey, he studied theater at Wesleyan University and Yale.

Garson appeared in more than 75 films and more than 300 television episodes. He played Stanford Blatch from 1998 to 2004 and in the films of 2008 and 2010, and returned to the role in And Just Like That... in 2021. He also played Mozzie on White Collar from 2009 to 2014, and had roles in NYPD Blue, Hawaii Five-0 and the films Groundhog Day and There's Something About Mary.

Garson adopted a son in 2009 and often posted about him. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles on September 21, 2021, at age 57. His scenes in And Just Like That... had been filmed before his death.

Achievements: Played Stanford Blatch on Sex and the City (1998-2004), played Mozzie on White Collar (2009-2014), appeared in over 300 TV episodes.

Birth: February 20, 1964 - Highland Park, New Jersey.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He was straight but became beloved for playing a gay character. He made a cameo in Jackass Number Two.