Tobin Bell

Actor, Film actor

1942 –

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Who is Tobin Bell?

Tobin Bell is an American film and television character actor, best known for his portrayal of John Kramer/Jigsaw of the Saw film series. After years of work doing stand-ins and background work on films, he got his first major acting job in Mississippi Burning and went on to star in made-for-television films and guest star in television shows throughout the 1990s.

A life member of The Actors Studio, Bell is best known as the villain John Kramer/Jigsaw of the Saw film series and is one of two actors to appear in all seven films, along with Shawnee Smith. 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. Bell's portrayal of Jigsaw has earned him five award nominations and two wins.

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Born
Aug 7, 1942
Queens
Also known as
  • Joseph Tobin
  • Joseph Henry Tobin, Jr.
  • Joseph H. Tobin Jr.
  • Shershah
Parents
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Master's Degree, Montclair State University
    Environmental science
Lived in
  • Queens

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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