On September 13, 2021, it was announced that actor Willie Garson had passed away. Garson was best known for his role as Stanford Blatch in the hit HBO series Sex and the City. However, he also appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.
One of Garson’s most notable roles outside of Sex and the City was as Mozzie in the USA Network series White Collar. He starred alongside Matt Bomer as a con artist and thief who becomes an invaluable asset to FBI agent Peter Burke (played by Tim DeKay). The show ran from 2009 to 2014 and received critical acclaim for its performances and storytelling.
Garson’s other notable television appearances include recurring roles on NYPD Blue, Stargate SG-1, Hawaii Five-0, Supergirl, and more recently on Netflix’s teen drama series Never Have I Ever.
In addition to his work on screen, Garson was also involved in theater productions both on Broadway and off-Broadway. He made his Broadway debut in the play Deathtrap alongside John Wood in 1978. Later on, he appeared in several other plays such as “The Little Dog Laughed” where he earned a Drama League Award nomination for Distinguished Performance.
Garson began his acting career with minor roles before landing significant parts such as Henry Coffield in “Mr Belvedere”, Sammy Greenberg In “Quantum Leap”. He has featured heavily across TV dramas like “Party of Five”, “Frasier” CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” among others from late ’80s through early ’90s.
One of Garson’s final projects before his passing is the upcoming revival of Sex And The City titled And Just Like That… which will stream exclusively on HBO Max later this year. The show will follow Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and their lives in New York City. Garson was set to reprise his role as Stanford Blatch.
Garson’s passing has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fans, friends, and colleagues within the entertainment industry. Many have shared their memories of working with him or how much he impacted their lives through his performances.
In conclusion, Willie Garson was a talented actor whose career spanned over three decades. He will be remembered for his memorable roles on television shows like Sex and the City, White Collar, and Never Have I Ever. Additionally, he will be missed for his contributions to the theater community both on Broadway and off-Broadway. His legacy will continue to live on through his work on screen and the impact he had on those around him.