Tobin Bell (born
Joseph Henry Tobin, Jr.; August 7, 1942) is an American film and television
character actor, known for his portrayal of
John Kramer/Jigsaw of the
Saw film series. 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.