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Tobin Bell

  • Born Aug. 7, 1942
  • Queens, New York City, New York, USA
  • 84 years old

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 …

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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.

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Parole Officer

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Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited) / Savitar (voice) / Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited) / Savitar (voice) (uncredited)

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Jigsaw

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Jigsaw / John

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Jigsaw / John

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Jigsaw / John

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Zaragoza (voice)

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Malachi Lee

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Jigsaw / John Kramer

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Jigsaw / John

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Major Zwingli

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Ashman / Darryl Weaver

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Jigsaw / John

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Jigsaw / John

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Man on Street (uncredited)

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Orin

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John Kramer

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Ron

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The Nordic Man

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Dog Kelly

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Agent Stokes

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Waiter (uncredited)

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Omoc

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Peter Kingsley

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Mendoza

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Leland

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Hospital Administrator

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Reporter

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Courtroom Observer (uncredited)

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Karl Dreyer

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Colonel Whitcomb

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Karl Storm

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Earl Leemus

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Padre Vasilio Canetti

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Chief Connors

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McGradey

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Mitchell Allen

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Perry Bauer

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Dr. Mitchell Allen (voice)

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Mr. White

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Dr. Freeman

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Jerry / Donald selness

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Edward Cranston

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The Stranger

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Zeke

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Brian Knox / Dr. Death

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Roth

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The Locksmith

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Lester

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Winston Wackford (voice)

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Gerber

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Valentine

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John Dwayne Beezly

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Seth

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Lewis Fell

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Blackbird

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Luther Evans

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Bar Patron (uncredited)

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Professor Erwin Buckton

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Lukasz Slava

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Deputy Secretary / Weber / Cronin

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Frank O'Keefe

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Moloch

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Mr. Pierce

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Smashmouth

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Nathan Volk

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Dr Avery

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Monsignor Canell

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Ferrie

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Billy Ford

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Father

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Mr. Wilson

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Mr. Munch

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Peter

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Warren Rickman

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Jerry

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Theodore Kaczynski

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Stan the Man

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Von

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William Lucian Morrano

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Ares

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Marshall Toynbee

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Waiter (uncredited)

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Bullock

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Cooper Mason

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Vincent "Coupe" De Ville

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Clemens

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Barman

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Al Stutz

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Dillon

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Marshall Errickson

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Dr. Alvin Hayes

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Finley

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Pop

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George Banning

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Vincent

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Jigsaw

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Geoffrey Martin

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Smashmouth

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Frank

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Pete Delaney

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Special Agent Lee Tarkington / 1862 Herbert Tarkington

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Co-production

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Executive production

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Thanks

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Self

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Self - Guest Judge

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