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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:06 pm Post subject: Actor Willie Garson dead at 57 |
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https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/willie-garson-dead-dies-sex-and-the-city-white-collar-actor-1235070748/
Quote: | Willie Garson, ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘White Collar’ Actor, Dies at 57
Willie Garson, an actor best known for playing Stanford Blatch in “Sex and the City” and Mozzie in “White Collar,” has died. He was 57.
A family member of Garson’s confirmed his death to Variety. A cause of death has not been disclosed.
In HBO’s wildly popular “Sex and the City” series, Garson portrayed talent agent Stanford, the witty and stylish best male friend of Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker). Garson reprised the role in the franchise’s films, “Sex and the City” and “Sex and the City 2,” and had recently been filming HBO’s upcoming revival series, “And Just Like That.”
Beyond “Sex and the City,” Garson co-starred as cunning con man Mozzie on USA Network’s “White Collar” from 2009 to 2014. Garson was also known for playing the friendly doorman Ralph in the 2005 rom-com “Little Manhattan,” Gerald Hirsch in the “Hawaii Five-0” reboot from 2015 to 2020 and Henry Coffield on “NYPD Blue” in 1993.
Born William Garson Paszamant in Highland Park, N.J., Garson studied theater at Wesleyan University and received a master of fine arts from Yale Drama School. After graduating, Garson began to book small roles on some of the most popular television programs of the day, including “Cheers” (1982), “Family Ties” (1982) and “L.A. Law” (1986). His other early television appearances included “Boy Meets World,” “The X-Files,” “Friends,” “Twin Peaks,” “Melrose Place,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ally McBeal.” More recently, Garson has held roles on “Two and a Half Men,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “Stargate SG-1” and “Pushing Daisies.” He also dipped his toes in directing, having helmed episodes of “White Collar” and “Girl Meets World” for Disney Channel, in which he also guest starred.
Garson was also a persistent force in film, having worked with directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly on “KingPin” (1996), “There’s Something About Mary” (1998) and “Fever Pitch” (2005). His other film credits included “Soapdish” (1991), “Groundhog Day” (1993) and “Being John Malkovich” (1999).
Most recently, Garson lent his voice to “Big Mouth” and had a recurring role on “Supergirl” from 2019 to 2020. Garson’s upcoming projects included “And Just Like That” and the series “Duke of the Valley.”
Garson adopted a son, Nathen, in 2009. He remained an active voice in the adoption community, having served twice as a spokesperson for National Adoption Day.
Nathen paid tribute to Garson on Instagram, writing: “I love you so much papa. Rest In Peace and I’m so glad you got to share all your adventures with me and were able to accomplish so much. I’m so proud of you. I will always love you, but I think it’s time for you to go on an adventure of your own. You’ll always be with me. Love you more than you will ever know and I’m glad you can be at peace now. You always were the toughest and funniest and smartest person I’ve known. I’m glad you shared you’re love with me. I’ll never forget it or lose it.” |
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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I really liked him as "Mozzie" on White Collar. |
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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Loved him in all his various quirky roles. RIP. |
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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ChefLinda wrote: | Loved him in all his various quirky roles. RIP. |
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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ChefLinda wrote: | Loved him in all his various quirky roles. RIP. |
Fun actor and from what I gather from friends who have worked with him, a truly wonderful man. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
Jason Isbell
Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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He seemed like a great guy (some people that just comes through), and he was an actor’s actor. Never saw a role he mailed in or didn’t nail. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel |
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Dammit. May he RIP. |
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