Tobin Bell

Actor

1942-08-07 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA

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.

• GoodFellas (1990) — Parole Officer
• Saw (2004) — Jigsaw
• Saw II (2005) — Jigsaw / John
• Saw III (2006) — Jigsaw / John
• Saw IV (2007) — Jigsaw / John
• The Road to El Dorado (2000) — Zaragoza (voice)
• Jigsaw (2017) — Jigsaw / John Kramer
• Saw V (2008) — Jigsaw / John
• Saw VI (2009) — Jigsaw / John
• Saw 3D (2010) — Jigsaw / John
• Manhattan (1979) — Man on Street (uncredited)
• Saw X (2023) — John Kramer
• The Firm (1993) — The Nordic Man
• The Quick and the Dead (1995) — Dog Kelly
• Mississippi Burning (1988) — Agent Stokes
• Tootsie (1982) — Waiter (uncredited)
• In the Line of Fire (1993) — Mendoza
• Sophie's Choice (1982) — Reporter
• The Verdict (1982) — Courtroom Observer (uncredited)
• Malice (1993) — Earl Leemus
• Belzebuth (2019) — Padre Vasilio Canetti
• 12 Feet Deep (2018) — McGradey
• Boogeyman 2 (2007) — Mitchell Allen
• Boogeyman 3 (2008) — Dr. Mitchell Allen (voice)