NEW YORK — Veteran character actor Peter Greene, widely recognized for his intense and memorable villain roles in films including Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead on Friday, December 12, 2025, in his apartment on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He was 60, according to confirmation from his longtime manager. Authorities said Greene was discovered after neighbors reported loud music playing continuously for more than 24 hours, prompting a police wellness check. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement officials stated that no foul play is suspected, and the New York City Medic

NEW YORK — Veteran character actor Peter Greene, widely recognized for his intense and memorable villain roles in films including Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead on Friday, December 12, 2025, in his apartment on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He was 60, according to confirmation from his longtime manager. Authorities said Greene was discovered after neighbors reported loud music playing continuously for more than 24 hours, prompting a police wellness check. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Law enforcement officials stated that no foul play is suspected, and the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.

Veteran character actor Peter Greene at a Las Vegas event, known for his intense screen presence and iconic roles in Hollywood crime classics.

Born October 8, 1965, in Montclair, New Jersey, Greene began his acting career in the early 1990s, quickly gaining recognition for his ability to portray complex and menacing characters. His breakthrough came in 1994, when he appeared as crime boss Dorian Tyrell in The Mask and as the disturbing antagonist Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, performances that cemented his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most compelling character actors. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Greene built an extensive film and television resume. His credits include notable roles in Clean, Shaven, The Usual Suspects, Training Day, and television appearances on series such as The Black Donnellys and Chicago P.D. Greene’s manager and close friend, Gregg Edwards, paid tribute to the actor, calling him one of the greatest character actors of his generation and noting that beneath his intense on-screen presence was a “deeply gentle and generous person.” At the time of his death, Greene was reportedly involved in several upcoming projects, including a documentary and an independent thriller. Though his career was at times affected by personal struggles, including past battles with addiction, Greene remained a respected and influential figure whose work helped redefine the depth and complexity of villain roles in modern cinema. He is survived by a brother and a sister. Additional details are expected following the medical examiner’s report.

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