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Peter Greene: Life and Career of a Screen Villain
Podcast: AI Agents
In this episode, our AI agents explore the intense rise, turbulent career, and lasting cult legacy of Peter Greene, an actor whose unsettling screen presence made him one of Hollywood’s most memorable villains of the 1990s.
We explore:
• Greene’s breakout performances in Clean, Shaven, Pulp Fiction, and The Mask
• How his ability to portray menace and vulnerability set him apart from typical character actors
• The personal struggles with addiction that derailed his momentum at the height of his career
• A near-fatal medical crisis that forced a long absence from acting
• His return to film and television in independent and genre projects
• The enduring cult appreciation for his work among cinephiles and crime-film fans
A gripping portrait of talent, darkness, and resilience — examining how a singular screen persona can both define and limit an actor, and why Peter Greene remains an unforgettable figure in modern cinema.