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Zed's Busted, Baby

Posted Jul 26th 2007 11:45AM by TMZ Staff

Peter GreeneBring out the cuffs: Peter Greene, the actor who so memorably rogered Ving Rhames in "Pulp Fiction," got popped Monday in New York for allegedly buying crack -- in broad daylight!

Sources tell TMZ that Greene was "observed" buying two bags of crack cocaine in a hand-to-hand deal in Manhattan's Alphabet City around 5:50 PM on Tuesday. What's more, the arrest report says that a police officer recovered "two plastic bags ... from defendant's front jeans pocket." Greene was arraigned, spent Tuesday night in jail, and plead guilty to criminal possession yesterday. Today, he's a free man, having been sentenced to time served.

Apart from Zed, Greene also played Redfoot in "The Usual Suspects" and a corrupt narcotics officer in "Training Day." His arrest was first reported by the New York Daily News.

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31. This guy has been a heroin addict for years. I thought he's be dead by now--although he looks close to it. He was also in "The Mask" with Jim Carrey. If anyone out there has ever tried to get into the acting business--it is so hard to get an acting job in anything--TV or movies---let alone the things this guy has been fortunate enough to be in---and he's blown it--just like Lindsay Lohan is doing now--morons.

Posted at 1:23PM on Jul 26th 2007 by Maggie Mae

32. All inner turmoil.......this dude is becoming dangerous to himself and others. He's a mean dude when he's high, look out! Who managed to get the crazy looking photo?

Posted at 1:34PM on Jul 26th 2007 by Hot Chocolate

33. It is Awsome to see all these HOLLYWOOD actors getting busted and making asses out of themselves.
Keep on showing your support for those DEMs, you represent them so well.
Gotta see the Usual Suspects if you haven't yet, It's a great Movie.

Posted at 1:31PM on Jul 26th 2007 by NOT a LIB

34. I met him at a party YEARS ago and found out that he had done time for manslaughter in the 80's. He got into a fight at a bar and the guy ended up dead.

Posted at 10:47AM on Jul 27th 2007 by nygirl

35. not may pants? Hey Lindsy I just thought of never mind lol

Posted at 3:00PM on Jul 26th 2007 by Robo Bro

36. Does crack make your forehead bigger than the rest of your face and does it blow holes in your cheeks?

Posted at 4:06PM on Jul 26th 2007 by watcher

37. YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS PICTURE SHOULD BE A POSTER FOR A REASON TO STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS

Posted at 5:29PM on Jul 26th 2007 by MARCIE

38. Don't know who he is, don't care who he is....but just look at those nasty blotches all over his face...it just screams chemical abuse. Look out, Lindsey, this is your future!

Posted at 7:08PM on Jul 26th 2007 by Flygirl

39. Definitely more Crackin' than Snackin'... he either has AIDS or is a crackhead.

Certainly looks like a crackhead

Posted at 7:49PM on Jul 26th 2007 by BlueJay

40. I don't care if he uses crack. I mean, I somewhat care on a human-compassion level, but he's a grown man and if he wants to kill himself with drugs, that's on him.

On a legal level, i dont care. Drug users don't really commit real crimes. DUIs ( for the Lindsay comparisons) are much worse because they affect public safety in a real way. Though technically even DUIs arent even crimes but a 'Pre-Crime" something that may not harm anyone at all either.

As far as Hollywood cntinuing to employee people. Sure why not. If I am an employer, I hire people to do a JOB. If they miss work or come in trashed- I will fire their a$$, but if they come in and do their job its none of my concern if they party in their off time.

What's with everyone being such a NANNY, these days?

Posted at 8:52PM on Jul 26th 2007 by John C jackson

41. How sad.

Posted at 8:54PM on Jul 26th 2007 by fdodgerfan

42. Peter Greene is a fabulous actor. I hope this dosen't reflect on any future acting jobs. He has had this demon most of his acting career.

I wish him well,

Posted at 9:46AM on Jul 30th 2007 by Laurie

43. I always found Peter Greene's acting wonderful and love his look. I am sorry to hear about the drug use. I wish him well.

Posted at 2:52PM on Jul 27th 2007 by PeterGreeneFan

44. Peter is portraying an Irish mob boss in the movie "Townies." Townies director stated "I talked to Peter Wednesday on the phone, the day after his arrest. He was sober, confident and eager to get back to doing what he does best… acting. Although without question Peter is a real-life tough guy with a dark past, he’s also a very good natured man, very kind and respectful. Check out TowniesMovie.com to support Peter."

Posted at 7:23PM on Jul 27th 2007 by ShamrockBoston

45. peter please use this incident to your advantage !!your a great actor with a big heart !!Silverlake is praying for you !!

Posted at 4:13AM on Jul 28th 2007 by Motorheadmama

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