Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60

Peter Greene, the prolific character actor best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and The Mask, died on December 12, 2025, in Latest York City. He was 60 years old.

Accidental Gunshot Wound Confirmed as Cause of Death

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Greene’s death was the result of an accidental gunshot wound to the left armpit, injuring the brachial artery and causing significant blood loss as reported by silive.com and USA Today. The manner of death was officially ruled an accident.

A Career Spanning Nearly 35 Years

Born in New Jersey, Greene appeared in nearly 100 films and television shows throughout his nearly 35-year career. He often portrayed villainous characters, gaining widespread recognition for his portrayal of the sadistic security guard Zed in Pulp Fiction (1994) and the mobster Dorian Tyrell in The Mask (1994) according to the New York Post. He also played “the fence” Redfoot in 1995’s The Usual Suspects.

Notable Roles and Recent Perform

Greene’s extensive filmography includes appearances in Judgment Night, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, and Blue Streak. More recently, he had a role as a corrupt narcotics officer in 2001’s Training Day and made guest appearances on television series such as Hawaii Five-O, Justified, Chicago P.D., and The Continental as noted by silive.com. He was also set to appear posthumously in the upcoming drama Clika.

Remembered as a Dedicated Actor

Greene’s manager, Gregg Edwards, described him as a perfectionist deeply committed to his craft. “Nobody played a bad guy better than Peter,” Edwards said in a statement to NBC News. “But he also had, you understand, a gentle side that most people never saw, and a heart as big as gold.”

A wellness check was initiated after neighbors reported hearing Christmas music playing continuously from Greene’s Lower East Side apartment the New York Post reported. He was found dead on December 12, the same day he was scheduled to undergo surgery for a benign tumor near his lung.