About
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
Criminal MindsSeries • 2005
The FlashSeries • 2014
Stargate SG-1Series • 1997
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
24Series • 2001
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
The SopranosSeries • 1999
CharmedSeries • 1998
The West WingSeries • 1999
ERSeries • 1994
NYPD BlueSeries • 1993
Chicago HopeSeries • 1994
MacGyverSeries • 2016
Helluva BossSeries • 2020
The EqualizerSeries • 1985
The PretenderSeries • 1996
Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993
La Femme NikitaSeries • 1997
The GuardianSeries • 2001
Jake and the FatmanSeries • 1987
GoodFellasMovie • 1990
Murder OneSeries • 1995
The Quick and the DeadMovie • 1995
CreepshowSeries • 2019