This just in—Hollywood bids farewell to one of its most iconic villains, the unforgettable Peter Greene, who has died at 60. Known for nailing the art of villainy with panache, Greene was found in his Lower East Side New York City apartment on Friday, December 12. While his departure leaves a void, his gripping performances continue to captivate audiences worldwide!
According to his manager, Gregg Edwards, Peter was discovered after neighbors heard Christmas music gently drifting from his apartment for days. Although the root cause remains undisclosed, it's reported that authorities didn't find anything suspicious. An autopsy is on the cards to uncover more details.
Pulp Fiction buffs will remember him as the sadistic Zed, while 'The Mask' fans know him as Dorian Tyrell, the foe to Jim Carrey's outrageous antics. And who could overlook his roles in Judgment Night, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Training Day, and more recently, the 'John Wick' prequel series 'The Continental'?
Edwards shared his respect for Greene with NBC News, saying: “Nobody played a bad guy better than Peter. But fans knew little of his heart of gold—a gentle soul beyond the camera’s gaze."
In a touching memory captured from July 28, 1994, Greene lit up the Academy Theater in Los Angeles alongside entertainment heavyweights like Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey, showcasing the magnitude of his cinematic journey.
Future fans, gear up! Greene was slated for an upcoming film with Mickey Rourke, titled Mascots, scheduled for next year, with more tantalizing projects awaiting. His sudden departure is a thunderbolt to the film industry.
As we remember the legend who turned villains into superstars, let’s celebrate a career forged in gold and a life that left an indelible mark.
Photo credits to Jan Jarecki/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images and Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images. Stay tuned for updates!