
Actor · 33 credits
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.

Altered Reality
2024
Cooper Mason

Saw X
2023
John Kramer

Creepshow
2019
Chief Connors

Belzebuth
2019
Padre Vasilio Canetti

The Flash
2014
Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited)
Jigsaw / John

Saw IV
2007
Jigsaw / John

Saw III
2006
Jigsaw / John

Saw II
2005
Jigsaw / John

Saw
2004
Jigsaw

24
2001
Peter Kingsley

Alias
2001
Karl Dreyer

The Guardian
2001
Mr. Pierce

The Road to El Dorado
2000
Zaragoza (voice)

The West Wing
1999
Colonel Whitcomb

The Sopranos
1999
Major Zwingli

Charmed
1998
Orin

La Femme Nikita
1997
Perry Bauer

The Pretender
1996
Mr. White

The Quick and the Dead
1995
Dog Kelly

ER
1994
Hospital Administrator

Chicago Hope
1994
Luther Evans

NYPD Blue
1993
Jerry

In the Line of Fire
1993
Mendoza

The Firm
1993
The Nordic Man

Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Karl Storm

Ruby
1992
Ferrie

GoodFellas
1990
Parole Officer

Alien Nation
1989
Brian Knox / Dr. Death