Tobin Bell

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.

Most Known For

Criminal Minds

as Malachi Lee

The Flash

as Doctor Alchemy / Savitar (voice) (uncredited)

The Flash

as Savitar (voice)

The Flash

as Doctor Alchemy (voice) (uncredited)

The Flash

as Savitar (voice) (uncredited)

The X-Files

as Ashman / Darryl Weaver

Stargate SG-1

as Omoc

The Sopranos

as Major Zwingli

Seinfeld

as Ron

24

as Peter Kingsley

The West Wing

as Colonel Whitcomb

Charmed

as Orin

ER

as Hospital Administrator

MacGyver

as Leland

GoodFellas

as Parole Officer

NYPD Blue

as Jerry

NYPD Blue

as Donald selness

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Karl Storm

The Equalizer

as Deputy Secretary

The Equalizer

as Weber / Cronin