The actor Peter Greene, star of Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has died
14 december 2025 в 18:13
Peter Greene, a prolific actor best known for his memorable villainous roles in cult films such as «Pulp Fiction» and «The Mask», - has passed away at the age of 60. His death was confirmed on December 13 by manager Gregg Edwards, who reported that Greene was found dead the day before in his apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Throughout his career, Greene appeared in dozens of films and television shows, often portraying intense or morally complex characters. In addition to «Pulp Fiction», - he was also remembered for his roles in «The Mask», - «Training Day», - «The Blue Hour», - «Clean, Shaven», - and «Laws of Attraction». He also appeared in TV series such as «The Black Donnellys» and «Just Shoot Me!», - building a steady resume throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Greene openly spoke about his struggles with addiction throughout his life. In a 1996 interview with Premiere magazine, he recounted how he ran away from home at the age of 15, lived on the streets of New York City, and became involved with drugs and drug dealing before turning to acting.
In the 1990s, Greene battled heroin and cocaine addiction, and later sought treatment following a suicide attempt in 1996, publicly reflecting on how these experiences affected him both personally and professionally.
In the days leading up to his death, Greene was preparing for a medical procedure. Edwards reported that the actor was scheduled for surgery to remove a benign tumor near his lungs, and they had communicated as recently as December 10, 2025. Despite the upcoming procedure, Edwards noted that Greene was otherwise healthy and physically active.
«He was in pretty good shape for his age», - Edwards said, noting that Greene often rode his bike around New York City. Greene also openly shared his struggles with drug addiction and his efforts toward recovery
Throughout his career, Greene appeared in dozens of films and television shows, often portraying intense or morally complex characters. In addition to «Pulp Fiction», - he was also remembered for his roles in «The Mask», - «Training Day», - «The Blue Hour», - «Clean, Shaven», - and «Laws of Attraction». He also appeared in TV series such as «The Black Donnellys» and «Just Shoot Me!», - building a steady resume throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Greene openly spoke about his struggles with addiction throughout his life. In a 1996 interview with Premiere magazine, he recounted how he ran away from home at the age of 15, lived on the streets of New York City, and became involved with drugs and drug dealing before turning to acting.
In the 1990s, Greene battled heroin and cocaine addiction, and later sought treatment following a suicide attempt in 1996, publicly reflecting on how these experiences affected him both personally and professionally.
In the days leading up to his death, Greene was preparing for a medical procedure. Edwards reported that the actor was scheduled for surgery to remove a benign tumor near his lungs, and they had communicated as recently as December 10, 2025. Despite the upcoming procedure, Edwards noted that Greene was otherwise healthy and physically active.
«He was in pretty good shape for his age», - Edwards said, noting that Greene often rode his bike around New York City. Greene also openly shared his struggles with drug addiction and his efforts toward recovery
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