Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell

Born 1942-08-07 (age 83) Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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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.

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Known For

GoodFellas
GoodFellas

1990

as Parole Officer

Saw
Saw

2004

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Saw II
Saw II

2005

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Saw X
Saw X

2023

as John Kramer

The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado

2000

as Zaragoza (voice)

Saw IV
Saw IV

2007

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Jigsaw
Jigsaw

2017

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Saw 3D
Saw 3D

2010

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Saw III
Saw III

2006

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

Saw VI
Saw VI

2009

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

The Firm
The Firm

1993

as The Nordic Man

Saw V
Saw V

2008

as John Kramer / Jigsaw

The Quick and the Dead
The Quick and the Dead

1995

as Dog Kelly

Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning

1988

as Agent Stokes

In the Line of Fire
In the Line of Fire

1993

as Mendoza

Tootsie
Tootsie

1982

as Waiter (uncredited)

The Verdict
The Verdict

1982

as Courtroom Observer (uncredited)

Manhattan
Manhattan

1979

as Man on Street (uncredited)

Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice

1982

as Reporter

12 Feet Deep
12 Feet Deep

2018

as McGradey