The guitarist, the actor, and one confusing letter
Short answer: the guitarist is Peter Green and the actor is Peter Greene — the actor's name has an extra “e.” They are two completely different people.
| Peter Green | Peter Greene | |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling | Green (no e) | Greene (with e) |
| Field | Blues-rock guitarist | Film & TV actor |
| Known for | Founded Fleetwood Mac; “Albatross,” “Black Magic Woman” | Zed in Pulp Fiction; Dorian in The Mask |
| Years | 1946–2020 | 1965–2025 |
The confusion is understandable: two men, near-identical names, both at the peak of their fame in different corners of pop culture. But the guitarist never acted, and the actor never played a note for Fleetwood Mac.
Is it Peter Green or Peter Greene?
Both exist. The Fleetwood Mac guitarist is Peter Green (no “e”). The Pulp Fiction actor is Peter Greene (with an “e”) — he added it when he joined the Screen Actors Guild.
Did Peter Green play Zed in Pulp Fiction?
No. Zed was played by the actor Peter Greene. The guitarist Peter Green had nothing to do with the film.
Was the Fleetwood Mac guitarist in The Mask?
No. Dorian in The Mask was the actor Peter Greene. The guitarist Peter Green founded Fleetwood Mac and wrote “Albatross.”
Sources: Peter Green (musician), Wikipedia · Peter Greene (actor), Wikipedia