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Tobin Bell

ActorHollywood4 credits
35Star power

705th of 1,031 in Hollywood

3 films led, $366M in reported gross.

Gross led
29
Consistency
33
Body of work
43
Momentum
48
Audience rating
15
The biggest Hollywood names
Born
7 August 1942
Birthplace
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
United States
Industry
Hollywood
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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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3 of 4 credits have a verdict, together taking $366M. The biggest was Saw 3D at $136M. The rest are still counting, or never reported a budget.

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