Peter Greene's Cause of Death Uncovered Two Months Later

Actor Peter Greene, known for his roles in "Pulp Fiction" and "The Mask," died from an accidental gunshot wound at age 60 on December 12, 2025.

Details of the Incident

Greene was found unresponsive in his Lower East Side apartment. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reported that he died from a gunshot wound to the left armpit, which damaged his brachial artery.

Police confirmed that no foul play was suspected. A neighbor described finding him face down with blood present at the scene.

Reactions and Career

Greene's longtime manager remembered him fondly as a significant actor and friend. He had been scheduled for surgery to remove a benign tumor near his lung on the day he was found.

Before his death, Greene was set to star in an independent thriller called “Mascots.” His manager noted that many in the film industry were saddened by his passing.

Legacy

Born in Montclair, NJ, Greene gained fame in the 1990s for villainous roles. Notably, he played a sadistic security guard in "Pulp Fiction" and a rogue mafia officer in "The Mask."

His manager praised him as one of the best character actors and remembered him for his generosity and gentle nature behind his tough on-screen persona.