Peter Greene, the American actor best known for playing villains in films like Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead on December 12, 2025 at age 60 in his Lower East Side, Manhattan apartment. Authorities responded to a welfare check and discovered him lying face-down with visible injuries, including trauma to his face, and “blood everywhere” across the scene.
Officials have confirmed that Greene’s body showed some injuries, but the exact cause of death has not yet been released by the Medical Examiner’s office, and the circumstances remain under investigation. At this stage, authorities have not publicly designated a cause or manner of death.
Scene Details and Mysterious Note
Neighbors described the scene as gruesome, and a handwritten note was reportedly found near his body. One version of the message read “I’m still a Westie,” a reference to a 1970s Irish-American gang from Hell’s Kitchen — though police have not confirmed whether the note relates to his death. (Page Six)
No Signs of Immediate Self-Harm Reported
Despite past struggles with substance use — which Greene had openly discussed earlier in life — friends and his former manager, Gregg Edwards, have said there were no clear signs he was suicidal leading up to his death. People close to Greene noted he had been in good spirits and even making New Year’s Eve plans with friends just days before he was discovered.
Career and Legacy
Born in 1965 in Montclair, New Jersey, Greene built a reputation over decades as a character actor who often portrayed intense, villainous roles. His film credits include Pulp Fiction (as Zed), The Mask (as Dorian Tyrell), Training Day, The Usual Suspects, and other films and TV series spanning from the early 1990s through 2025.
Greene’s sudden death has prompted shock across the entertainment community, and as authorities continue their work, further details — including the official cause of death — are expected to be released when available.
