Peter Greene facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Peter Greene
Greene at the Chiller Theatre Expo in 2014
Born	Peter Green (1965-10-08)October 8, 1965 Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	December 12, 2025(2025-12-12) (aged 60) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor, producer
Years active	1990–2025
Height	6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (192 cm)

Peter Greene (born Peter Green; October 8, 1965 – December 12, 2025) was an American actor. He was known for playing many different kinds of characters, often portraying villains in movies. He became well-known for his roles in the 1994 films The Mask, where he played the main bad guy Dorian Tyrell, and Pulp Fiction, where he was a character named Zed.

Greene also appeared in many other films and TV shows. Some of these include Laws of Gravity (1992), Judgment Night (1993), Clean, Shaven (1994), Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), and The Usual Suspects (1995). He also acted in Blue Streak (1999), Training Day (2001), and the TV series The Black Donnellys (2007). His last known role was in The Continental (2023).

Early Life and Acting Start

Peter Greene was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on October 8, 1965. He started his acting career when he was in his mid-20s. In the early 1990s, he began getting roles in both movies and television shows.

Notable Film Roles

Peter Greene had several important roles in movies during 1994 and 1995. He was in Pulp Fiction, The Mask, Clean, Shaven, and The Usual Suspects. In Pulp Fiction, he played a character named Zed. For The Mask, he took on the role of the villainous Dorian Tyrell. He also played Peter Winter in Clean, Shaven and Redfoot in The Usual Suspects. Peter Greene often played characters who were antagonists or "bad guys" in films. Some examples include his roles in Judgment Night, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Training Day, and The Bounty Hunter.

Working with Directors and TV Appearances

Greene worked with director Jordan Alan on two films. These were Kiss & Tell (1997) and The Gentleman Bandit. Despite some challenges during filming, Jordan Alan supported Greene for his role in the movie Blue Streak. In this film, Greene played a rival to the character played by Martin Lawrence.

Peter Greene continued to be a busy actor, often playing supporting roles that added a lot to the story. He appeared in the TV drama The Black Donnellys. He also acted in music videos for artists like Prodigy and House of Pain. Later, he appeared in the TV series Justified and For Life. He also worked on films like Turnabout and Exit 0 with director Eric Brian Hughes.

Later Life and Passing

Peter Greene passed away on December 12, 2025. He was found in his apartment in New York City. He was 60 years old.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Peter Greene para niños