Tobin Bell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 7, 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1979–2024 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 128 credits in database
Biography
Tobin Bell is an American actor and producer. Born on August 7, 1942, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the film and television industry. Bell has appeared in a number of television shows and films, including Mississippi Burning in 1988. He is also known for his role in the Saw film series. Bell has provided voice work and has been involved in the production of various projects. He has been active in the industry for many years, with a total of 118 known credits.
Career overview
Tobin Bell is an American actor and producer. He began his career in the film industry by working as a stand-in and background actor. Bell's first major acting job was in the 1988 film Mississippi Burning. He went on to star in made-for-television films and guest star in television shows throughout the 1990s.
Bell's most notable role is as the villain John Kramer / Jigsaw in the Saw film series. He has also appeared in a number of other television shows and films. Bell's acting credits include work in both film and television, with a total of 118 known credits.
Tobin Bell was born on August 7, 1942, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is known professionally as Tobin Bell, and also known as Joseph H. Tobin, Jr. and Joseph H.
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Full Filmography
128 titles- Altered Reality (2024) as Cooper Mason
- Altered Reality (2024) Co-Producer
- The Bunker (2024) as Father
- Saw X (2023) as John Kramer
- ReBroken (2023) as Von
- The Cello (2023) as Vincent
- The Curse of the Clown Motel (2023) as Mr. Wilson
- Sleep No More (2022) as Smashmouth
- Wolf Mountain (2022) as Dr Avery
- Aileen Wuornos: American Boogeywoman (2021) as Lewis Fell
- A Father's Legacy (2021) as Billy Ford
- Let Us In (2021) as Mr. Munch
- The Call (2020) as Edward Cranston
- Creepshow (2019) as Chief Connors
- Belzebuth (2019) as Padre Vasilio Canetti
- The Way We Weren't (2019) as Jerry
- The Way We Weren't (2019) Producer
- Gates of Darkness (2019) as Monsignor Canell
- Ice Cream in the Cupboard (2019) as Pop
- Devil Music (2019)
- Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018) as Self
- 12 Feet Deep (2018) as McGradey
- I Speak for the Dead: The Legacy of Jigsaw (2018) as Self
- Jigsaw (2017) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- The Sandman (2017) as Valentine
- My Pretty Pony (2017) as George Banning
- My Pretty Pony (2017) Executive Producer
- MacGyver (2016) as Leland
- Rainbow Time (2016) as Peter
- Manson Family Vacation (2015) as Blackbird
- Unbelief (2015) as Frank
- Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw (2015) as Self
- Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw (2015) Thanks
- The Flash (2014) as Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited)
- The Flash (2014) as Savitar (voice)
- The Flash (2014) as Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited)
- The Flash (2014) as Savitar (voice) (uncredited)
- Skin Wars (2014) as Self - Guest Judge
- Finders Keepers (2014) as Dr. Freeman
- Dark House (2014) as Seth
- Phantom Halo (2014) as Smashmouth
- Saw 3D (2010) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Saw VI (2009) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Starz Inside - Unforgettably Evil (2009) as Self
- Saw V (2008) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Boogeyman 3 (2008) as Dr. Mitchell Allen (voice)
- Saw IV (2007) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- The Kill Point (2007)
- Boogeyman 2 (2007) as Mitchell Allen
- Buried Alive (2007) as Lester
- 07 Spaceys (2007)
- Decoys 2: Alien Seduction (2007) as Professor Erwin Buckton
- The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007) as The Stranger
- Making of Saw III (2007) as Self
- Saw III (2006) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Malachi Lee
- Saw II (2005) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Revelations (2005) as Nathan Volk
- Hacking Away at Saw (2005) as Self
- Full Disclosure Report (2005) as Jigsaw
- Saw (2004) as John Kramer / Jigsaw
- Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002) as Moloch
- Power Play (2002) as Clemens
- 24 (2001) as Peter Kingsley
- The Guardian (2001) as Mr. Pierce
- Alias (2001) as Karl Dreyer
- Good Neighbor (2001) as Geoffrey Martin
- The Road to El Dorado (2000) as Zaragoza (voice)
- The Sopranos (1999) as Major Zwingli
- The West Wing (1999) as Colonel Whitcomb
- Once and Again (1999)
- Harsh Realm (1999)
- The 4th Floor (1999) as The Locksmith
- Charmed (1998) as Orin
- Overnight Delivery (1998) as John Dwayne Beezly
- Brown's Requiem (1998) as Stan the Man
- Best of the Best 4: Without Warning (1998) as Lukasz Slava
- One Hot Summer Night (1998) as Vincent "Coupe" De Ville
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Omoc
- The Pretender (1996) as Mr. White
- The Babysitter's Seduction (1996) as Frank O'Keefe
- Unabomber: The True Story (1996) as Theodore Kaczynski
- Cheyenne (1996) as Marshall Toynbee
- Murder One (1995)
- The Quick and the Dead (1995) as Dog Kelly
- Serial Killer (1995) as William Lucian Morrano
- ER (1994) as Hospital Administrator
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Luther Evans
- Deep Red (1994) as Warren Rickman
- Dead Man's Revenge (1994) as Bullock
- Mortal Fear (1994) as Dr. Alvin Hayes
- New Eden (1994) as Ares
- The X-Files (1993) as Ashman / Darryl Weaver
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Jerry
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Donald selness
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Karl Storm
- In the Line of Fire (1993) as Mendoza
- The Firm (1993) as The Nordic Man
- Malice (1993) as Earl Leemus
- Boiling Point (1993) as Roth
- Ruby (1992) as Ferrie
- Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story (1992)
- The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage (1991)
- Love, Lies and Murder (1991) as Al Stutz
- Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride (1991) as Barman
- GoodFellas (1990) as Parole Officer
- Nasty Boys (1990) as Finley
- Broken Badges (1990)
- Loose Cannons (1990) as Gerber
- False Identity (1990) as Marshall Errickson
- Seinfeld (1989) as Ron
- Alien Nation (1989) as Brian Knox / Dr. Death
- An Innocent Man (1989) as Zeke
- Perfect Witness (1989) as Dillon
- Mississippi Burning (1988) as Agent Stokes
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- The Equalizer (1985) as Deputy Secretary
- The Equalizer (1985) as Weber / Cronin
- Svengali (1983) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Tootsie (1982) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Sophie's Choice (1982) as Reporter
- The Verdict (1982) as Courtroom Observer (uncredited)
- Tales of Ordinary Madness (1981) as Bar Patron (uncredited)
- Manhattan (1979) as Man on Street (uncredited)
- Game of Power as Pete Delaney
- Mouth to Mouth
- Ghostkiller as Special Agent Lee Tarkington / 1862 Herbert Tarkington
- Ghostkiller Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tobin Bell best known for?
Tobin Bell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Altered Reality (2024), Altered Reality (2024), The Bunker (2024), Saw X (2023).
When and where was Tobin Bell born?
Tobin Bell was born on August 7, 1942 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Tobin Bell have?
Tobin Bell has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2024.
What is Tobin Bell's background in cinema and television?
Tobin Bell is an American actor and producer. Born on August 7, 1942, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in the film and television industry. Bell has appeared in a number of television shows and films, including Mississippi Burning in 1988. He is also known for his role in the Saw film s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Major Zwingli — aged about 56
- GoodFellas (1990) as Parole Officer — aged about 47
- The X-Files (1993) as Ashman / Darryl Weaver — aged about 50
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Malachi Lee — aged about 62
- The West Wing (1999) as Colonel Whitcomb — aged about 56
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Omoc — aged about 54
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