Actor Peter Greene, best known for his villain roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead at age 60 in his New York City apartment on December 12, 2025. Police say no foul play is suspected, but the medical examiner has yet to determine the official cause of death.
Photo credit : New York news Discovery of the Body
- Greene was discovered face down with facial injuries and “blood everywhere” inside his Lower East Side apartment, according to neighbors.
- A handwritten note was found near his body reading: “I’m still a Westie” — a reference to the Irish‑American gang from Hell’s Kitchen.
- Neighbors reported Christmas music had been playing nonstop for more than 24 hours, prompting a wellness check.
Police Statement
- The NYPD confirmed no foul play is suspected, but the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
- Greene’s longtime manager, Gregg Edwards, said the actor had been scheduled for minor surgery to remove a benign lung tumor, and had sounded “a little nervous but okay” in a phone call days before.
Career Highlights
- Greene rose to fame in the 1990s with unforgettable villain roles:
- Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction (1994).
- Dorian Tyrell opposite Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994).
- He also starred in Clean, Shaven (1993), The Usual Suspects (1995), Training Day (2001), and numerous indie films.
- Greene was preparing to film Mascots with Mickey Rourke in early 2026.
Tributes
- Colleagues and fans praised Greene as one of Hollywood’s most convincing villain actors, but also remembered his “heart as big as gold”.
- Tributes have poured in across social media, with fans recalling his ability to bring unsettling realism to every role.
Peter Greene’s sudden death has shocked Hollywood. While police rule out foul play, the disturbing scene — including a cryptic note and injuries — leaves unanswered questions until the medical examiner’s report is released. Greene’s legacy as one of cinema’s most memorable villains continues to resonate with fans and filmmakers.
