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Tobin Bell

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Tobin Bell

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.

Known for

7.7

The Flash

2014 · TV Series · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

8.4

The X-Files

1993 · TV Series · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

8.3

Stargate SG-1

1997 · TV Series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure

7.8

24

2001 · TV Series · Action & Adventure · Drama

8.2

Charmed

1998 · TV Series · Comedy · Drama

7.8

ER

1994 · TV Series · Drama

7.3

MacGyver

2016 · TV Series · Drama · Action & Adventure

7.4

Creepshow

2019 · TV Series · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

7.4

Saw

2004 · Movie · Horror · Mystery

6.8

Alias

2001 · TV Series · Action & Adventure · Drama

7.0

Alien Nation

1989 · TV Series · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure

6.4

Saw III

2006 · Movie · Horror · Thriller

6.7

The Firm

1993 · Movie · Drama · Mystery

7.1

Saw X

2023 · Movie · Horror · Mystery

6.6

Saw II

2005 · Movie · Horror

6.0

Saw 3D

2010 · Movie · Horror · Crime

Tobin Bell — movies & series · Netflix Discovery