Peter Greene

Biography

Peter 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 roles in Pulp Fiction, The Mask, Clean, Shaven, and The Usual Suspects. He often played villains such as in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Training Day, and martial arts/crime film Fist of the Warrior. He struggled with heroin and cocaine addiction in the 1990s. He was arrested for drug-related crimes multiple times. He worked with director Jordan Alan twice. Once on the film Kiss and Tell, a...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2026
    Clika

    Lieutenant Jones • Acting

  2. 2025
    Pet Shop Days

    Dealer • Acting

  3. 2025
    Beggarman

    Vinny • Acting

  4. 2024
    The Mick and the Trick

    Patrick Shannon • Acting

  5. 2024
  6. 2023
    Little Dixie

    Karl Roach • Acting

  7. 2023
    Out of Exile

    Whitman Rader • Acting

  8. 2023
    Buckle Up

    Reacher • Acting

Peter Greene - Aperture