| Willie Garson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8½ in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1964 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Date of Death | September 21, 2021 |
Willie Garson was an American actor and director who is best remembered for playing Mozzie in White Collar (2009-2014) and Carrie Bradshaw’s gay best friend, Stanford Blatch in S** and the City (1998-2004).
Born Name
William Garson Paszamant
Nick Name
Willie, Evil Willie (Poker nickname)
Age
Willie Garson was born on February 20, 1964.
Died
Willie Garson died at the age of 57 on September 21, 2021, at his home in Los Angeles. He was battling pancreatic cancer.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Highland Park, New Jersey, United States
Nationality
Education
Willie attended Highland Park High School until his graduation in 1982.
He studied at Wesleyan University and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater in 1985.
Additionally, he was also an alumnus of Yale Dama School, from where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree.
Occupation
Actor, Director
Family
- Father – Donald Paszamant
- Mother – Muriel Schwartz
Manager
Willie had been represented by –
- Paradigm Talent Agency (California)
- Emptage Hallett Ltd. (London)
Net Worth
Willie Garson’s net worth was $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
- Willie adopted a 7-year-old boy named Nathen in 2009.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
He was almost completely bald.
Religion
Judaism
Willie Garson Favorite Things
- Episode Of S** And The City – The Real Me
- Actor – Michael Caine
Source – Entertainment Weekly, DailyActor.com
Willie Garson Facts
- He and Sarah Jessica Parker had been real-life friends long before they played reel-life besties on S** and the City.
- Willie had played Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated President John F. Kennedy, in 3 separate productions.
- Fans wrongfully assumed that he was gay in real life due to the popularity of his gay character Stanford Blatch.
- Willie was an exceptional poker player and, in 2003, won his round of Texas Hold ‘Em on Celebrity Poker Showdown.
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