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Willie Garson was a film actor and television actor. Willie Garson was born in Highland Park, New Jersey, United States on February 20, 1964. Death is recorded on September 21, 2021, at the age of 57. Education on record includes Highland Park High School and Wesleyan University.
My Take
Willie Garson was, for me, the embodiment of what a great character actor gives a production: warmth, timing, and the gift of elevating a scene without ever stealing it. Best remembered as Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City, he logged over 75 films and 300-plus TV episodes, the resume of a true working craftsman, with Mozzie in White Collar another gem. A New Jersey kid and Wesleyan graduate, he brought real intelligence to roles that lesser actors would have played as filler. His death in 2021 was a genuine loss. Performers like him are the body heat of the stories we love.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Willie Garson
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリー・ガーソン
- Reading
- うぃりー・がーそん
- Born
- February 20, 1964 – September 21, 2021
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- Highland Park, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Highland Park High School
- University
- Wesleyan University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Willie Garson born?
Born February 20, 1964.
When did Willie Garson die?
Died September 21, 2021, aged 57.
Where was Willie Garson from?
Willie Garson was from Highland Park, New Jersey, United States.
What did Willie Garson do?
Willie Garson worked as film actor, actor, television actor.
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