Peter Greene made villains feel unforgettable. Now, his friends and fans mourn him.

His agent confirmed that Greene died at 60. Authorities found him at his Lower East Side apartment in New York on December 12, in the afternoon. Police do not suspect foul play. However, the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

In the 1990s, Greene carved out a rare niche. He brought menace, swagger, and sharp timing to the screen. Most people remember him as Dorian Tyrell in The Mask. He also left a lasting mark in Pulp Fiction. Even when he played hard-edged characters, he kept them grounded and human.

Those close to him saw more than the tough-guy roles. His longtime manager described him as a loyal friend with a big heart. He also pointed to Greene’s determination to face personal struggles and keep working.

Meanwhile, Greene still looked ahead. He had recently signed on for an independent thriller called Mascots, which planned to start production in January and would have paired him with Mickey Rourke.

Greene built a career on intensity. Yet he earned affection through warmth, humility, and craft. In the end, he didn’t just play the bad guy well. He made you remember him long after the scene cut to black.