WASHINGTON — Peter Greene, a versatile character actor renowned for his portrayal of sinister antagonists in movies such as “Pulp Fiction” and “The Mask,” has passed away at the age of 60.

On Friday, December 12, Greene was discovered deceased in his Manhattan residence after a wellness check, as confirmed by his manager, Gregg Edwards, to Deadline and NBC News. The cause of his passing remains undisclosed.

“Peter had a unique talent for portraying villains,” Edwards shared with NBC News. “Yet, he possessed a gentle nature and a heart of gold that few were privy to.”

Born on October 8, 1965, in Montclair, New Jersey, Greene’s acting journey began in New York City during his twenties. He made his initial screen appearance in 1990 on the NBC crime series “Hardball,” and debuted in films with “Laws of Gravity” in 1992, acting alongside Edie Falco.

Greene rose quickly in the early 1990s, earning critical acclaim for his starring role in “Clean, Shaven,” which screened at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1994, he appeared in two of the year’s most high-profile films, Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction,” where he played the villain Zed, and “The Mask,” starring opposite Jim Carrey as crime boss Dorian Tyrell.

He went on to work steadily in film and television, with notable roles in “The Usual Suspects,” “Training Day,” “Blue Streak” and “The Bounty Hunter.” On television, Greene appeared on “The Black Donnellys,” “Life on Mars” and “Chicago P.D.” 

Edwards told Deadline that Greene had two upcoming projects, including the film “Mascots” and a documentary narration titled “From the American People: The Withdrawal of USAID.”

Greene is survived by a brother and a sister, Edwards confirmed.