Peter Greene Found Dead After Loud Music Prompted a Wellness Check

Peter Greene, a well-known character, had nearly 10 projects still in the works. He was set to start filming an indie movie in January and had amassed almost 100 acting credits over his long career. From the sounds of it, he had plans, and then he was found dead in his apartment. Greene’s death in New York City on December 12 at the age of 60 has shocked his friends, neighbors, and fans. The details surrounding his death are pretty mysterious, too.

Peter Greene was found dead after neighbors called for a welfare check

Peter Greene was found dead inside his Clinton Street apartment in Lower Manhattan on December 12. According to the Daily News, the NYPD was called after neighbors noticed Greene’s music had been playing at a high volume for more than a day. When they gained access to the unit around 3:30 pm, they found the character actor dead. While several outlets note foul play is not suspected, there are some pretty mysterious details surrounding his passing.

The Daily News spoke to a neighbor under the condition of anonymity. The neighbor agreed to fill in details, claiming that Green was found “face down” inside his home with a facial injury. He called the scene gruesome and also claimed a handwritten note stating “I’m still a Westie” was found nearby. Neither the police nor anyone connected to Greene has corroborated those details. The medical examiner has not announced a cause of death, and it could take weeks for the results of an autopsy to be made available.

What roles was Peter Greene best known for?

Peter Greene may not have been a traditional star who headlined movies and TV shows. Still, he was a working actor who brought a great deal to every role he took on. While he had nearly 100 acting credits at the time of his death, including those added just this year, fans know him best for his work in the 1990s.

He portrayed the deeply troubled Zed in Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell, the main antagonist, in The Mask. Both films were massive hits in 1994. Greene in both studio-backed blockbusters, such as Training Day. He also appeared in indie flicks, such as Laws of Gravity and Clean Shaven. While film budgets differed, he almost always played dark, mysterious, and dangerous characters. His look suited the persona well, though he was described as kind and caring in his personal life.