Peter Greene, the acclaimed character actor celebrated for his compelling performances in cinematic classics including ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’, has died at the age of 60. His passing was confirmed on Friday, December 12th, after he was discovered deceased in his Lower East Side apartment in New York City.
Greene’s manager, Gregg Edwards, formally verified the tragic news in an official statement. The specific circumstances and cause of his death have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The New Jersey-born performer launched his on-screen career with a 1990 guest spot on NBC’s crime series ‘Hardball’. His journey into feature films commenced two years later with a role in ‘Laws of Gravity’, sharing the screen with Edie Falco.
Greene’s breakthrough arrived in the mid-1990s with a series of iconic performances. He memorably portrayed the sinister antagonist Dorian Tyrell opposite Jim Carrey in the 1994 blockbuster ‘The Mask’. That same year, he delivered a powerful performance as Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s groundbreaking film ‘Pulp Fiction’.
His extensive filmography includes significant roles in ‘Clean Shaven’ (1993), ‘The Usual Suspects’ (1995), ‘Kiss & Tell’ (1997), ‘Blue Streak’ (1999), and the critically acclaimed drama ‘Training Day’ (2001) where he acted alongside Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke.
Beyond his film work, Greene established a substantial television presence with recurring roles in ‘The Black Donnellys’, ‘Life on Mars’, and ‘Chicago P.D.’. His most recent appearances included the John Wick prequel series ‘The Continental’ in 2023 and an episode of ‘Dope Thief’ earlier this year.
Peter Greene is survived by his sister and brother. The entertainment industry mourns the loss of a distinctive talent whose contributions to film and television left an indelible mark on popular culture.