Peter Greene, actor in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask', found dead in New York City apartment

Peter Greene, 60, known for 'Pulp Fiction' and 'The Mask', was found dead in his apartment

Peter Greene, the 60-year-old actor known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead in his Lower East Side apartment on Friday, according to a police source and a neighbour who spoke to the Daily News. His longtime manager, Gregg Edward, confirmed that Greene’s family had been notified.

The neighbour, who requested anonymity, said Greene was discovered in his ground-floor apartment on Clinton Street near Stanton Street after residents reported hearing Christmas music playing inside for several days.

“Peter was lying on the floor, facedown, facial injury, blood everywhere,” the neighbour said. A handwritten note on the door read, “I’m still a Westie,” referencing the Irish-American gang active in Hell’s Kitchen during the 1970s and 1980s.

Edward described Greene as “a unique individual” and “one of the most brilliant character actors on the planet” with a “really good heart.” He represented Greene for more than a decade and noted that the actor had recently spoken with him and was preparing for surgery to remove a benign tumour near his lungs.

Edward also said Greene had been cast in a film starring Mickey Rourke, called Mascots, and was being considered for other projects.

The NYPD confirmed a 60-year-old man was found dead at the location at 3:25 p.m. on Friday, but did not immediately release his name.

There was no immediate indication of the cause of death or whether foul play was involved. Greene had publicly discussed his struggles with addiction in the 1990s.

Peter Greene’s performances as Zed in Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell in The Mask remain widely recognised. The city’s medical examiner will determine the official cause of death.

Edward praised Greene’s talent and character, saying, “Bottom line, he was really a good-hearted person and a brilliant, brilliant actor.”