NEW YORK — Peter Greene, an actor noted for playing the character Zed in the classic film “Pulp Fiction,” was found dead inside his Lower East Side apartment on Friday, police and a neighbor said. Mr. Greene was 60.

Mr. Greene’s longtime manager, Gregg Edward, said the actor’s family had been notified of his death.

The neighbor, who asked that his name be withheld, said he found Greene, Mr. 60, in his ground-floor apartment on Clinton Street near Stanton Street after neighbors reported hearing Christmas music playing inside for several days.

“He was a unique individual,” said Mr. Edward, who had repped Mr. Greene for more than a decade. “One of the most brilliant character actors on the planet. Had a really good heart. Cared about people.

“Truly one of the great actors of our generatio

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