Peter Greene
🔥 TrendingPeter Greene (born Peter Green; October 8, 1965 – December 12, 2025) was an American character actor generally known for portraying villains. He was best known for his roles in the 1994 films The Mask, in which he played the main antagonist Dorian Tyrell, and Pulp Fiction, where he portrayed Zed, a sadistic security guard. He did not pursue a career in acting until his mid 20s. He initially landed several roles in cinema and television in the early 1990s. His breakthrough came in 1994-1995 with
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Facts about Peter Greene
Did you know that despite his iconic villain roles in the mid-90s, Peter Greene did not begin pursuing an acting career until he was in his mid-20s?
- He changed his professional name from Peter Green to Peter Greene to avoid confusion with the legendary Fleetwood Mac co-founder.
- Before acting, he reportedly worked various odd jobs, including as a bouncer and a truck driver.
- Greene received early acting training at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.
- He appeared in the music video for The Goo Goo Dolls' 1995 hit song "Here's to the Night."
- His breakthrough year, 1994, saw him appear in four major films: "The Mask," "Pulp Fiction," "Clean, Shaven," and "The New Age."
Peter Greene's career peaked in 1994 with two unforgettable performances: Dorian Tyrell, the menacing gangster in "The Mask," and Zed, the chillingly sadistic security guard in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction." These roles cemented his reputation as a formidable character actor specializing in antagonists.
Greene is primarily remembered for his chilling and memorable portrayals of villains, particularly in 1990s cult classics, leaving an indelible mark on cinematic antagonist portrayals.