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Aliases: Joseph H. Tobin, Jr. , Тобин Белл , 토빈 벨 , 托宾·贝尔
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Homepage: http://www.officialtobinbell.com
Movie Involvements: 77
TV Involvements: 23
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Criminal Minds
(2005) Malachi LeeStargate SG-1
(1997) OmocThe Flash
(2014) Savitar (voice)Walker, Texas Ranger
(1993) Karl StormThe Sopranos
(1999) Major ZwingliThe West Wing
(1999) Colonel Whitcomb24
(2001) Peter KingsleyNYPD Blue
(1993) Donald selnessActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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2025 | John Kramer | |
Pete Delaney | ||
2024 | N/A | |
Cooper Mason | ||
2023 | Mr. Wilson | |
John Kramer | ||
Vincent | ||
Von | ||
2022 | Smashmouth | |
Dr Avery | ||
2021 | Lewis Fell | |
Mr. Munch | ||
Billy Ford | ||
2020 | Edward Cranston | |
2019 | Monsignor Canell | |
Chief Connors | ||
Pop | ||
N/A | ||
Jerry | ||
Padre Vasilio Canetti | ||
2018 | McGradey | |
N/A | ||
Self | ||
2017 | George Banning | |
John Kramer / Jigsaw | ||
Valentine | ||
2016 | Leland | |
Peter | ||
2015 | Self | |
Blackbird | ||
Frank | ||
2014 | Smashmouth | |
Dr. Freeman | ||
Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited) | ||
Savitar (voice) (uncredited) | ||
Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited) | ||
Savitar (voice) | ||
Self - Guest Judge | ||
Seth | ||
2010 | John Kramer / Jigsaw | |
2009 | John Kramer / Jigsaw | |
Self | ||
2008 | John Kramer / Jigsaw | |
Dr. Mitchell Allen (voice) | ||
2007 | John Kramer / Jigsaw | |
Dr. Mitchell Allen | ||
The Stranger | ||
N/A | ||
Professor Erwin Buckton | ||
Lester | ||
N/A | ||
N/A | ||
2006 | John Kramer / Jigsaw | |
2005 | Jigsaw | |
John Kramer / Jigsaw | ||
Self | ||
Malachi Lee | ||
2004 | John Kramer / Jigsaw | |
2002 | Moloch | |
Clemens | ||
2001 | Peter Kingsley | |
Karl Dreyer | ||
Geoffrey Martin | ||
2000 | Zaragoza (voice) | |
1999 | N/A | |
Colonel Whitcomb | ||
N/A | ||
The Locksmith | ||
Major Zwingli | ||
1998 | Stan the Man | |
Lukasz Slava | ||
Orin | ||
John Dwayne Beezly | ||
Vincent "Coupe" De Ville | ||
1997 | Omoc | |
1996 | Marshall Toynbee | |
Mr. White | ||
Theodore Kaczynski | ||
Frank O'Keefe | ||
1995 | William Lucian Morrano | |
N/A | ||
Dog Kelly | ||
1994 | Ares | |
Dr. Alvin Hayes | ||
Hospital Administrator | ||
N/A | ||
Bullock | ||
Warren Rickman | ||
1993 | Earl Leemus | |
Jerry | ||
Donald selness | ||
Ashman / Darryl Weaver | ||
Mendoza | ||
The Nordic Man | ||
Karl Storm | ||
Roth | ||
1992 | N/A | |
Ferrie | ||
1991 | Barman | |
N/A | ||
1990 | N/A | |
Parole Officer | ||
Marshall Errickson | ||
Gerber | ||
1989 | Dillon | |
Zeke | ||
Finley | ||
N/A | ||
Ron | ||
1988 | Agent Stokes | |
1987 | N/A | |
1985 | Deputy Secretary | |
Weber / Cronin | ||
1983 | Waiter (uncredited) | |
1982 | Waiter (uncredited) | |
Courtroom Observer (uncredited) | ||
Reporter | ||
1981 | Bar Patron (uncredited) | |
1979 | Man on Street (uncredited) | |
N/A | ||
Special Agent Lee Tarkington / 1862 Herbert Tarkington | ||
N/A | ||
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Production
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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2024 | Co-Producer | |
2019 | Producer | |
2017 | Executive Producer | |
Producer | ||
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Crew
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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2015 | Thanks | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |