Character actor Peter Greene, best known for his chilling turn as Zed in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ died from an accidental gunshot wound, according to the New York City medical examiner. Greene was 60. He was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Dec. 12, and the manner of death has now been officially ruled an accident.
The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the left axilla, with injury to the brachial artery. No additional details were released. Greene’s passing was first reported in December, with confirmation from his manager, Gregg Edwards.
Greene built a career playing intense and often menacing characters. In 1994 alone, he appeared in both Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask,’ starring opposite Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz. He also delivered memorable performances in ‘The Usual Suspects,’ ‘Training Day,’ and ‘Clean, Shaven,’ earning respect as one of film’s most distinctive character actors.
Following news of his death, Edwards reflected on Greene’s legacy, noting both his screen presence and his generosity off-camera. With a filmography spanning decades, Greene leaves behind a body of work that cemented him as a formidable presence in modern cinema.