Quick Facts
Born:
1942-08-07
Birthplace:
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
123 Total Roles
Tobin Bell
Acting
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Biography
Joseph Henry Tobin Jr. (born August 7, 1942), known professionally as Tobin Bell, is an American actor and producer. He has appeared in a number of television shows and films, but is most recognized for his role as John Kramer / Jigsaw in the Saw films franchise, which has earned him five award nominations and two wins.
An American film and television character actor. After years of work doing stand-ins and background work on films, he got his first major acting job in Mississippi Burning (1988) and went on to star in made-for-television films and guest star in television shows throughout the 1990s. Bell is best known as the villain John "Jigsaw" Kramer of the Saw film series. He provided his voice in two video games based on the films, Saw and its sequel, Saw II: Flesh & Blood, in which he also provided his likeness.
An American film and television character actor. After years of work doing stand-ins and background work on films, he got his first major acting job in Mississippi Burning (1988) and went on to star in made-for-television films and guest star in television shows throughout the 1990s. Bell is best known as the villain John "Jigsaw" Kramer of the Saw film series. He provided his voice in two video games based on the films, Saw and its sequel, Saw II: Flesh & Blood, in which he also provided his likeness.
Known For
GoodFellas
Parole Officer
The Flash
Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited)
The Flash
Savitar (voice)
The Flash
Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited)
The Flash
Savitar (voice) (uncredited)
Saw
John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw II
John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw III
John Kramer / Jigsaw
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Bunker MOVIE | Father |
| 2024 | Altered Reality MOVIE | Cooper Mason |
| 2023 | The Curse of the Clown Motel MOVIE | Mr. Wilson |
| 2023 | Saw X MOVIE | John Kramer |
| 2023 | The Cello MOVIE | Vincent |
| 2023 | ReBroken MOVIE | Von |
| 2022 | Sleep No More MOVIE | Smashmouth |
| 2022 | Wolf Mountain MOVIE | Dr Avery |
| 2021 | Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman MOVIE | Lewis Fell |
| 2021 | Let Us In MOVIE | Mr. Munch |