‘Pulp Fiction’ Actor Peter Greene Dies of Accidental Gunshot Wound at 60

Peter Greene, the prolific character actor best known for his roles in “Pulp Fiction” and “The Mask,” died on December 12, 2025, from an accidental gunshot wound, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was 60 years old.

Details of the Incident

The medical examiner’s office determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the left axilla with injury to the brachial artery Page Six. The bullet entered Greene’s left armpit, causing significant bleeding due to damage to the artery supplying blood to the arm, elbow, forearm, and hand. The manner of death was ruled accidental Deadline.

Discovery and Initial Reports

Greene was found unresponsive in his Lower East Side apartment on Clinton Street around 3:25 p.m. On December 12, 2025 Page Six. Police initially reported no foul play was suspected. Neighbors had reported hearing Christmas music playing continuously from his apartment for several days prior to the wellness check that led to his discovery Deadline.

A Notable Career

Peter Greene’s career spanned nearly three decades, encompassing almost 100 film and television credits. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Zed, the menacing security guard in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic, “Pulp Fiction.” His character, alongside others, was noted as a homage to the 1972 film “Deliverance” Deadline.

He also starred as the villain Dorian Tyrell in the 1994 film “The Mask,” opposite Jim Carrey. His other notable roles include appearances in “For Life,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “Justified,” “Life on Mars,” “The Black Donnellys,” “Tesla,” “City of Lies,” “Once Fallen,” and “Permanent Midnight” Deadline. He was set to appear in the upcoming drama “Clika” Deadline.

Manager’s Statement

Gregg Edwards, Greene’s longtime manager, remembered him as a “terrific guy” and “one of the great actors of our generation,” adding that his “heart was as big as there was” Page Six. Edwards also revealed that Greene was scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a benign tumor near his lung on the day he was found dead, and that Greene was “totally normal” during their last conversation Page Six.

Greene was 60 years old at the time of his death People.com.