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Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell

Acting1942Queens, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Acting History

Future
Ghostkiller
as Special Agent Lee Tarkington / 1862 Herbert Tarkington
Ghostkiller
Producer
2024
The Bunker
as Father
2023
Saw X
as John Kramer
ReBroken
as Von
2022
Wolf Mountain
as Dr Avery
2021
A Father's Legacy
as Billy Ford
Let Us In
as Mr. Munch
2020
The Call
as Edward Cranston
MacGyver
TVas Leland• 2 eps
2019
Belzebuth
as Padre Vasilio Canetti
Gates of Darkness
as Monsignor Canell
Creepshow
TVas Chief Connors• 1 eps
2018
12 Feet Deep
as McGradey
2017
Jigsaw
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
My Pretty Pony
as George Banning
The Sandman
as Valentine
The Flash
TVas Savitar (voice) (uncredited) / Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited) / Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited) / Savitar (voice)• 7 eps
My Pretty Pony
Executive Producer
2015
Unbelief
as Frank
Skin Wars
TVas Self - Guest Judge• 1 eps
2014
Dark House
as Seth
Phantom Halo
as Smashmouth
Finders Keepers
as Dr. Freeman
Criminal Minds
TVas Malachi Lee• 1 eps
2010
Saw 3D
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
2009
Saw VI
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
2008
Saw V
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
Boogeyman 3
as Dr. Mitchell Allen (voice)
2007
Saw IV
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
Decoys 2: Alien Seduction
as Professor Erwin Buckton
Buried Alive
as Lester
Boogeyman 2
as Dr. Mitchell Allen
2006
Saw III
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
2005
Saw II
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
Revelations
TVas Nathan Volk• 6 eps
2004
Saw
as John Kramer / Jigsaw
2003
24
TVas Peter Kingsley• 4 eps
2002
Power Play
as Clemens
Charmed
TVas Orin• 1 eps
The West Wing
TVas Colonel Whitcomb• 1 eps
2001
Good Neighbor
as Geoffrey Martin
Alias
TVas Karl Dreyer• 2 eps
The Sopranos
TVas Major Zwingli• 1 eps
The Guardian
TVas Mr. Pierce• 1 eps
2000
The Road to El Dorado
as Zaragoza (voice)
The X-Files
TVas Ashman / Darryl Weaver• 1 eps
1999
The 4th Floor
as The Locksmith
The Pretender
TVas Mr. White• 1 eps
1998
Overnight Delivery
as John Dwayne Beezly
Brown's Requiem
as Stan the Man
Walker, Texas Ranger
TVas Karl Storm• 2 eps
Stargate SG-1
TVas Omoc• 1 eps
1996
Unabomber: The True Story
as Theodore Kaczynski
Cheyenne
as Marshall Toynbee
Chicago Hope
TVas Luther Evans• 1 eps
NYPD Blue
TVas Donald selness• 1 eps
1995
Serial Killer
as William Lucian Morrano
1994
Deep Red
as Warren Rickman
New Eden
as Ares
Mortal Fear
as Dr. Alvin Hayes
ER
TVas Hospital Administrator• 1 eps
1993
The Firm
as The Nordic Man
Malice
as Earl Leemus
Seinfeld
TVas Ron• 1 eps
1992
Ruby
as Ferrie
1991
1990
GoodFellas
as Parole Officer
Loose Cannons
as Gerber
Nasty Boys
TVas Finley• 1 eps
Alien Nation
TVas Brian Knox / Dr. Death• 1 eps
1989
1988
Mississippi Burning
as Agent Stokes
1987
The Equalizer
TVas Weber / Cronin• 2 eps
1983
Svengali
as Waiter (uncredited)
1982
Tootsie
as Waiter (uncredited)
The Verdict
as Courtroom Observer (uncredited)
Sophie's Choice
as Reporter
1981
Tales of Ordinary Madness
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
1979
Manhattan
as Man on Street (uncredited)

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
8/7/1942(83 years old)
Place of Birth
Queens, New York City, New York, USA