Remembering Peter Greene: A Character Actor's Life

Remembering Peter Greene: A Character Actor's Life

Update: 2025-12-13
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Peter Greene, a renowned character actor known for his villainous roles in films like Pulp Fiction and The Mask, passed away at 60 in New York City. His manager, Greg Edwards, revealed that Greene was discovered during a wellness check after music played for over 24 hours. Despite his on-screen intimidating presence, Edwards described Greene as having a heart as big as gold. Greene, a New Jersey native, began his career in the 1990s and was known for his memorable performances in films like Hardball, Clean, Shave, The Usual Suspects, and Training Day. He had two upcoming projects, Mascots and a documentary, when he passed away.

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Remembering Peter Greene: A Character Actor's Life

Remembering Peter Greene: A Character Actor's Life