Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell

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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Tobin Bell Movies

Discover the best Tobin Bell movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Tobin Bell ranked by year and score.

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Saw X

Saw X (2023)

Horror Mystery
John Kramer has always believed in accountability. So when a Mexican medical clinic promises him a cancer cure and delivers nothing but an elaborate con, his reaction is predictable to...
Score 7.2
2
Jigsaw

Jigsaw (2017)

Horror Mystery
A fresh wave of bodies surfaces bearing the unmistakable signature of John Kramer, the Jigsaw Killer, a man who has been dead for more than ten years. Detectives and forensic...
Score 6.2
3
Saw 3D

Saw 3D (2010)

Crime Horror
Bobby Dagen has built a career out of surviving Jigsaw, writing books and giving speeches about an ordeal he never actually endured. When his fabricated story catches the attention of...
Score 6.0
4
Saw VI

Saw VI (2009)

Horror Thriller
With Strahm out of the picture, Hoffman believes he has finally secured his position as Jigsaw's true heir. But the FBI is closing in, and maintaining that control means engineering...
Score 6.3
5
Saw V

Saw V (2008)

Crime Horror Thriller
Jigsaw is dead, but his legacy refuses to stay buried. Detective Hoffman walks away from the carnage celebrated as a survivor and a hero, while FBI Agent Strahm grows convinced...
Score 6.2
6
Saw IV

Saw IV (2007)

Crime Horror Thriller
John Kramer is dead, but the traps keep running. Lieutenant Rigg, a police officer whose instinct has always been to protect people, finds himself pulled into a new series of...
Score 6.2
7
Saw III

Saw III (2006)

Crime Horror Thriller
Jigsaw remains at large, and the traps have grown more elaborate and more personal. A doctor is forced to keep the dying killer alive long enough to oversee his most...
Score 6.4
8
Saw II

Saw II (2005)

Horror
Detective Eric Matthews thinks he has finally cornered the Jigsaw killer, but surrender was always part of the plan. While Matthews sits across from his calmly cooperative suspect, a group...
Score 6.6
9
Saw

Saw (2004)

Crime Horror Mystery
Two strangers regain consciousness chained to opposite walls of a filthy, windowless bathroom, a corpse lying between them on the floor. A cassette tape offers their only explanation: a methodical...
Score 7.4
10
The Quick and the Dead

The Quick and the Dead (1995)

Action Drama Romance
A lone woman rides into the lawless town of Redemption, where a tyrannical outlaw runs a fast-draw contest that draws gamblers, killers, and desperate men from across the frontier. She...
Score 6.5
11
The Firm

The Firm (1993)

Drama Mystery Thriller
Mitch McDeere graduates near the top of his Harvard Law class and lands what looks like a dream job at a small Memphis firm offering extraordinary money, a house, and...
Score 6.7
12
GoodFellas

GoodFellas (1990)

Crime Drama
Henry Hill grew up watching wiseguys rule his Brooklyn neighborhood, and he wanted in. From running errands as a teenager to moving up through the mob's inner circle alongside volatile...
Score 8.5
13
Sophie’s Choice

Sophie’s Choice (1982)

Drama Romance War
A young Southern writer arrives in postwar Brooklyn dreaming of literary glory, and instead finds himself drawn into the orbit of two magnetic, self-destructing people. Sophie, a Polish immigrant carrying...
Score 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring Tobin Bell? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Tobin Bell are Saw X, Jigsaw, and Saw 3D.
How many movies and TV shows has Tobin Bell starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 13 titles starring Tobin Bell, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Tobin Bell worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring Tobin Bell maintains a strong average user rating of 6.7 out of 10 across all tracked titles.