Peter Greene, ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’ Actor, Dies at 60
Peter Greene, Pulp Fiction villain, dies at 60 Peter Greene , a distinctive character actor celebrated for portraying unforgettable villains in some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, has died at the age of 60. Greene was found dead on Friday in his New York City home, his manager, Gregg Edwards, confirmed. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death. Born on October 8, 1965, in Montclair, New Jersey , Greene carved out a career playing intense, often menacing characters that left lasting impressions even in relatively small roles. He first gained attention in the early 1990s with gritty independent films like Laws of Gravity (1992) and Clean, Shaven (1993). But it was in 1994 that Greene cemented his place in film history. That year, he portrayed Zed , the sadistic security guard in Quentin Tarantino ’s Pulp Fiction — a role that became one of the most notorious villain performances of the decade. In the same year, he also played Dorian Tyrell , the menacing antagonist opposite Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in The Mask . Beyond thos…
