- In 2009, he adopted a son, Nathan Garson.
- He played Lee Harvey Oswald in three different, unrelated productions: Ruby (1992), Quantum Leap (1989) and Mad TV (1995).
- He had a theater degree from Wesleyan University (Middletown, Connecticut) and also attended Yale Drama School.
- Won his round of Texas Hold 'Em on Celebrity Poker Showdown (2003). He earned the nickname Evil Willie for his fierce card playing.
- He was close friends with Sarah Jessica Parker for over 15 years.
- He was the only actor to play different characters on Boy Meets World (1993) and Girl Meets World (2014).
- He died the same day as his Ua ho'i ka 'opua i Awalua (2017) co-star Al Harrington: September 21, 2021.
- He graduated from Highland Park High School (in Highland Park, New Jersey) in 1982.
- Willie is buried at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Despite initial reports that he was cremated, Forest Lawn has confirmed that he was not cremated.
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