Tobin Bell

Tobin Bell, a renowned American actor, has been active in the film, television, and theater industries for an impressive five decades. Born in Queens, New York, he spent his formative years in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Bell's mother, Eileen Bell, is a British actress who undoubtedly had a profound influence on his early life and career. He is, without a doubt, best recognized for his chilling portrayal of the enigmatic and sinister "Jigsaw" in the Saw film series, earning him MTV Award nominations in both 2007 and 2009. Bell's academic background is equally impressive, with a Bachelor's degree from Boston University and a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Montclair State University. In addition to his formal education, he honed his acting skills under the tutelage of renowned instructors such as Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, Lee Strasberg and Ellen Burstyn at the Actors Studio in New York. Bell's accomplishments have been recognized through his lifetime membership in The Actors Studio and his membership in The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.