Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Pulp Fiction Actor Peter Greene Dies at 60
Peter Greene was an actor who played bad guys in movies and TV shows.
He was 60 years old and lived in New York.
He was famous for playing a mean security guard named Zed in a movie called 'Pulp Fiction'.
He also acted in other movies like 'The Mask' and TV shows like 'For Life'.
His manager said he was a nice person even though he played bad guys.
He was found dead in his apartment on Friday.
He acted in almost 100 movies and TV shows and also worked as a producer on some films.
Peter Greene, known for his role as Zed in 'Pulp Fiction', was found dead in his New York apartment at age 60.
Greene trained at Lee Strasberg's studio and had his first major role in 'Laws of Gravity' in 1992.
He appeared in nearly 100 films and TV shows, including 'The Mask', 'For Life', and 'Chicago P.D.'
Greene also worked as a producer on the films 'Cross' and 'Lowball'.
His manager described him as having a gentle side and a big heart despite often playing villains.
- Who
- Peter Greene, a New York character actor known for playing villains and criminals.
- What
- Peter Greene was found dead in his New York apartment.
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned).
- Where
- Lower East Side, New York.
- Why
- Cause of death not specified.
- Name
- Peter Greene
- Age
- 60
- Notable Roles
- Zed in 'Pulp Fiction', Dorian Tyrell in 'The Mask'
- Birthplace
- Montclair, N.J.
- Training
- Lee Strasberg's studio
- First Major Role
- 'Laws of Gravity' (1992)
- TV Shows
- 'For Life', 'Chicago P.D.', 'Hawaii Five-O', 'Justified', 'Life on Mars', 'The Black Donnellys'
- Film Roles
- 'Tesla', 'City of Lies', 'Once Fallen', 'Permanent Midnight'
- Producer Work
- 'Cross' and 'Lowball'