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Tobin Bell
AKA: Joseph H. Tobin, Jr. · Joseph Henry Tobin Jr.
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Born: 1942
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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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.
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.
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Creepshow | 2019 | Chief Connors |
| Eli Roth's History of Horror | 2018 | Self |
| MacGyver | 2016 | Leland |
| Skin Wars | 2014 | Self - Guest Judge |
| The Kill Point | 2007 | Contributor |
| Revelations | 2005 | Nathan Volk |
| Alias | 2001 | Karl Dreyer |
| The Guardian | 2001 | Mr. Pierce |
| Harsh Realm | 1999 | Contributor |
| The West Wing | 1999 | Colonel Whitcomb |
| Once and Again | 1999 | Contributor |
| The Sopranos | 1999 | Major Zwingli |
| Stargate SG-1 | 1997 | Omoc |
| The Pretender | 1996 | Mr. White |
| Murder One | 1995 | Contributor |
| ER | 1994 | Hospital Administrator |
| Chicago Hope | 1994 | Luther Evans |
| NYPD Blue | 1993 | Donald selness |
| The X-Files | 1993 | Ashman / Darryl Weaver |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | 1993 | Karl Storm |
| The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage | 1991 | Contributor |
| Alien Nation | 1989 | Brian Knox / Dr. Death |
| Seinfeld | 1989 | Ron |
| Jake and the Fatman | 1987 | Contributor |
| The Equalizer | 1985 | Weber / Cronin |