'The Mask' actor, Peter Greene, passed away at the age of 60. He was found dead at his apartment on December 12, 2025.
Peter Greene was an American actor who rose to fame for his immaculate portrayal of antagonists in films. Known for his roles in films like The Mask and Pulp Fiction, Peter built a strong career for himself in Hollywood. However, his journey was anything but an easy ride.
Peter Greene spent most of his life perfecting his acting, playing roles with such passion that fans would actually develop a deep hatred for him as an antagonist. Nonetheless, despite his impeccable on-screen skills, his battles remained dark and lonely behind the camera. The actor's struggle with d**gs has been one of the most well-known struggles the actor faced. So, as the world mourns the loss of such a fantastic actor, let's take a look at his life in the film industry and beyond.
Peter Greene's death has left his fans absolutely heartbroken. Despite being such a beloved actor, it was reported that he was alone at the time of his death. According to the New York Daily News, the Pulp Fiction actor was found dead inside his Lower East Side apartment in New York City on Friday (December 12, 2025). The revelation was made to the news outlet by a police source and a neighbour. Peter was 60 at the time of his death.
According to The New York Post, Peter Greene was found unresponsive inside his Clinton Street apartment around 3:25 P.M. on December 12, 2025. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police and Gregg Edwards, who is also his manager. Peter's demise was later confirmed by his longtime manager, who revealed that the actor's family had been notified of his passing. The neighbour who spoke to the New York Daily News on the condition of anonymity said that he found Peter Greene, 60, in his ground-floor apartment on Clinton St. near Stanton St.
The neighbours filed a report that they had been hearing Christmas music playing inside for several days. While there hasn't been any update about the actor's cause of death, the New York Post has reported that the police said no foul play was suspected. Officials further said that the cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The city's medical examiner will determine Peter Greene's cause of death. Nonetheless, condolences and tributes from fans and industry associates have been pouring in ever since.
Peter Greene was born on October 8, 1963, in Montclair, New Jersey. While he realised he had a passion for acting quite young, he did not pursue his acting career until his mid-20s. He initially landed several roles in the cinema and TV industry in the early 1990s. While his professional work has been well known, little is known about his life before he entered the film industry.
Peter Green developed his interest in acting during his 20s in New York City. The actor has long been inclined towards the performing arts. However, in his mid-20s, he finally decided to pursue his passion and received training at Lee Strasberg's studio. After starting his career in the 1990s, he acted in several TV shows and movies. According to IMDb, his first leading roles were in Laws of Gravity (1992) and Clean, Shaven (1993), the latter of which got him noticed by Quentin Tarantino.
The actor's rugged appearance and impeccable acting skills soon got him his first memorable role. Yes! We are talking about Peter Greene's role in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film, Pulp Fiction. The actor essayed the role of 'Zed' a sadistic security guard, r**ist, and serial killer. The actor was then cast as the leading villain opposite Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz in The Mask (1994) and as 'Redfoot' in the crime drama, The Usual Suspects (1995). He also had a supporting role as a bad guy in the Steven Seagal film, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995).
However, that was not the end of Peter Greene's immaculate journey. He has also played iconic roles in films such as Blue Streak (1999), Ticker (2000), Training Day (2002), Brothers in Arms (2005), End Game (2006), Fist of the Warrior (2007), The Bounty Hunter (2010), and Once Fallen (2010). The actor was also a part of several TV series, including The Black Donellys (2007). As for his net worth, no official figures have been confirmed, but reports estimate it at roughly USD 1.5 million, according to the website FandomWire.
Peter Greene shone bright on the silver screen. However, he was fighting a silent battle behind the scenes. Yes, the much-loved actor had a history of d**g use; he reportedly told Premier magazine in an interview about his struggles with addiction in 1996. According to TV Insider, Peter Greene told Premier magazine that he ran away from home at age 15 and lived on the streets of New York City. Living on the streets of NYC, he gravitated towards d**g use and eventually d**g dealing. It was in 2007, when he was also arrested for possessing c**ck c**aine.
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