Peter Greene, noted for Pulp Fiction and The Mask, dies at 60

Peter Greene, an American actor celebrated for his contributions to crime and thriller cinema, has died at the age of 60. The news was confirmed by his manager after he was found deceased at his New York City apartment on a Friday. While the exact cause of death was not disclosed, Greene’s career spanned several decades and featured a mix of supporting and standout villainous roles. He is perhaps best remembered for portraying Zed, a brutal security guard, in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic Pulp Fiction, and for the role of Dorian in Jim Carrey’s The Mask the same year. In addition to these high-profile parts, Greene appeared in other notable films, including Clean, Shaven (1993), where he played a man with schizophrenia who becomes entangled in a murder investigation. Colleagues and representatives highlighted both his intimidating on-screen presence and a reportedly gentle, generous side off screen. Greene’s filmography also includes appearances in Training Day and The Usual Suspects, and he was born in Montclair, New Jersey. He leaves behind siblings, as noted by his family and managers. The entertainment world mourns the loss of a versatile actor whose work left a lasting mark on genre cinema.