Tobin Bell
Known for
An American actor from Queens, New York, who spent years as a busy character player before becoming the face of a horror phenomenon. He is inseparable from the role of the Jigsaw Killer, John Kramer, which he originated in 'Saw' (2004) and reprised throughout the franchise's sequels including 'Saw II' (2005) and 'Saw III' (2006). His calm, chilling delivery gave the series its icy moral center. A quietly intense American actor whose measured menace turned a low-budget thriller into one of horror's most enduring villains.
Tobin Bell
64 Movies
23 Series
An American actor from Queens, New York, who spent years as a busy character player before becoming the face of a horror phenomenon. He is inseparable from the role of the Jigsaw Killer, John Kramer, which he originated in 'Saw' (2004) and reprised throughout the franchise's sequels including 'Saw II' (2005) and 'Saw III' (2006). His calm, chilling delivery gave the series its icy moral center. A quietly intense American actor whose measured menace turned a low-budget thriller into one of horror's most enduring villains.
Movies
Plays Parole Officer
GoodFellas
1990
Plays John Kramer
Saw X
2023
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw
2004
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw II
2005
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw III
2006
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw VI
2009
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw 3D
2010
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw V
2008
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Jigsaw
2017
Plays John Kramer / Jigsaw
Saw IV
2007
Plays The Nordic Man
The Firm
1993
Plays Zaragoza (voice)
The Road to El Dorado
2000
Plays Dog Kelly
The Quick and the Dead
1995
Plays Mendoza
In the Line of Fire
1993
Plays Agent Stokes
Mississippi Burning
1988
Plays Earl Leemus
Malice
1993
Plays Reporter
Sophie's Choice
1982
Plays Mitchell Allen
Boogeyman 2
2007
Plays McGradey
12 Feet Deep
2018
Plays Padre Vasilio Canetti
Belzebuth
2019
Plays Edward Cranston
The Call
2020
Plays Moloch
Black Mask 2: City of Masks
2002
Plays Dr. Mitchell Allen (voice)
Boogeyman 3
2008
Plays Zeke
An Innocent Man
1989
Plays Lukasz Slava
Best of the Best 4: Without Warning
1998
Plays Von
ReBroken
2023
Plays Roth
Boiling Point
1993
Plays The Locksmith
The 4th Floor
1999
Plays Mr. Wilson
The Curse of the Clown Motel
2023
Plays Lester
Buried Alive
2007
Plays Gerber
Loose Cannons
1990
Plays Clemens
Power Play
2002
Plays Dr. Freeman
Finders Keepers
2014
Plays John Dwayne Beezly
Overnight Delivery
1998
Plays Professor Erwin Buckton
Decoys 2: Alien Seduction
2007
Plays Lewis Fell
Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman
2021
Producer
Plays Jerry
The Way We Weren't
2019
Plays Father
The Bunker
2024
Plays Seth
Dark House
2014
Plays Mr. Munch
Let Us In
2021
Plays Ferrie
Ruby
1992
Plays Dr Avery
Wolf Mountain
2022
Plays Monsignor Canell
Gates of Darkness
2019
Plays Valentine
The Sandman
2017
Plays Peter
Rainbow Time
2016
Plays Pop
Ice Cream in the Cupboard
2019
Plays Blackbird
Manson Family Vacation
2015
Plays Marshall Toynbee
Cheyenne
1996
Plays Geoffrey Martin
Good Neighbor
2001
Plays Marshall Errickson
False Identity
1990
TV Shows
Plays Nathan Volk
Revelations
2005
Plays Peter Kingsley
24
2001
Plays Karl Dreyer
Alias
2001
Plays Karl Storm
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Weber / Cronin
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Barman
Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride
1991
Plays Leland
MacGyver
2016
Plays Al Stutz
Love, Lies and Murder
1991
Plays Major Zwingli
The Sopranos
1999
Plays Mr. White
The Pretender
1996
Plays Orin
Charmed
1998
Plays Ashman / Darryl Weaver
The X-Files
1993
Plays Omoc
Stargate SG-1
1997
Plays Hospital Administrator
ER
1994
Plays Finley
Nasty Boys
1990
Plays Savitar (voice)
The Flash
2014
Plays Colonel Whitcomb
The West Wing
1999
Plays Ron
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Jerry
NYPD Blue
1993
Plays Chief Connors
Creepshow
2019
Plays Malachi Lee
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Mr. Pierce
The Guardian
2001
Plays Brian Knox / Dr. Death
Alien Nation
1989
Latest Trailers
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The Bunker
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tobin Bell and where are they from?
Tobin Bell is 83 years old, born on August 7, 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tobin Bell?
Tobin Bell is best known for roles in GoodFellas, Saw, Saw II.
How many movies has Tobin Bell been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Tobin Bell has appeared in 64 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Tobin Bell's first movie?
The career of Tobin Bell began with Manhattan (1979).
What is Tobin Bell's most recent movie or series?
Tobin Bell's most recent release is The Bunker, which premiered on August 23, 2024.
What TV shows has Tobin Bell appeared in?
On television, Tobin Bell has appeared in The Flash, Criminal Minds, The X-Files, The Sopranos.
Tobin Bell
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.