Tobin Bell
Tobin Bell
Celebrated Name: Tobin Bell
Real Name/Full Name: Tobin Bell
Gender: Male
Age: 81 years old
Birth Date: 7 August 1942
Birth Place: Queens, New York, United States
Nationality: American
Height: 1.79 m
Weight: 83 kg
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Divorced
Wife/Spouse (Name): Elizabeth Bell
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): Yes (Cooper Bell, Justin Bell)
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): N/A
Is Tobin BellGay?: No
Profession: Actor and singer
Salary: N/A
Net Worth in 2024: $18 million
Last Updated: April 2024

Tobin Bell is a well-known actor and singer from America who is best known for playing the character of John Kramer in all the movies of the Saw franchise. He is a life member of the Actors Studio and has also voiced his role in two popular video games of the franchise, Saw and Saw II: Flesh & Blood.

Maybe you know about Tobin Bell very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Tobin Bell’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.

Early Life & Biography

Tobin Bell was born on August 7, 1942, in Queens, New York, the U.S., to his parents Eileen Julia Bell Tobin and Joseph H. Tobin. His father was of Irish descent and the founder of the radio station WJDA, while his mother was an English actress. Bell spent most of his childhood days in Weymouth, Massachusetts, along with his two siblings.

He studied liberal arts and journalism in college and wanted to become a writer. Later, he attended Montclair State University, where he earned his master’s degree in environmental science. After completing his education, Bell worked for the New York Botanical Garden for a brief period.

Later, Bell joined Neighborhood Playhouse and Actors Studio, where he studied acting along with Lee Strasberg and Ellen Burstyn.

Personal Life

Tobin Bell was married to his wife, Elizabeth Bell. Together they are the parents of two sons. In 2018, the couple filed for divorce after twenty-five years of marriage. He has been able to keep his personal life away from the limelight and lives happily with his family in Los Angeles.

Age, Height, and Weight

Being born on 7 August 1942, Tobin Bell is 81 years old as of today’s date 24th April 2024. His height is 1.79 m tall, and his weight is 83 kg.

Career

Tobin Bell started his acting career playing background roles in the 1970s-1980s in more than 30 movies, including Manhattan, Tales of Ordinary Madness, Sophie’s Choice, and others.

In 1982, he played the role of a waiter in the comedy film, Tootsie, which was directed by Sydney Pollack. In the same year, he got his first speaking role in the American drama movie Sophie’s Choice, which starred Meryl Streep. He also took part in off-Broadway plays every week to work on his craft.

Later, Bell moved to Los Angeles to try his luck in Hollywood. He got his first feature film in 1988 when he played the role of an FBI agent in the movie Mississippi Burning. He played the character of an assassin in the 1993 movie The Firm. Bell was seen in an episode of Seinfeld in which he played a record store owner. He played different characters in two episodes of the police procedural drama television series, NYPD Blue.

In 1994, Bell was seen in the medical drama television series ER, portraying the role of a hospital administrator. He also appeared in another medical drama Chicago Hope. That same year, Bell appeared in the made-for-television biographical film Unabomber: The True Story. He did various recurring roles in television series like Stargate SG-1, Nash Bridges, Walker, Texas Ranger, and 24.

Bell became a household name when he played the role of John Kramer in the 2004 horror film, Saw. The movie was a huge box office success, spawning seven sequels, including Saw II (2005), Saw III (2006), Saw IV (2007), Saw V (2008), Saw VI (2009), Saw 3D (2010), and Jigsaw (2017).

In 2016, Bell appeared in the Days of Our Lives as hermit Yo Ling. He also starred as Doctor Alchemy and Savitar, which were the main antagonists of the superhero television series, The Flash.

Awards & Achievements

Tobin Bell has won several awards and nominations in his illustrious career. In 2006, he won the Fuse/Fangoria Chainsaw Award in the category of “Best Villian” for his work in the movie Saw II. He also won the 2009 Chiller-Eyegore Award in the category of “Best Villain in a Series Award” for the Saw series.

Bell has been nominated for the MTV Movie Award, Scream Award, and the 2017 Daytime Emmy Award.

Net Worth & Salary of Tobin Bell in 2024

Tobin Bell Net Worth
Tobin Bell Net Worth

As of April 2024, Tobin Bell has an estimated net worth of more than $18 million. He has made this huge fortune through his successful career as an artist.

He has appeared in several commercially hit movies including Mississippi Burning (1988), False Identity (1990), Loose Cannons (1990), Goodfellas (1990), Ruby (1992), In the Line of Fire (1993), Malice (1993), The Quick and the Dead (1995), and many more.

Bell has also worked in more than twenty-five television series. Some of them include The Equalizer, Jake and the Fatman, Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride, Seinfeld, New Eden, Harsh Realm, among others. He has also given his voice for characters in video games like Saw and Saw II.

Tobin Bell is one of the most renowned actors in the world. After years of working as a background artist, he was able to make a name for himself in the movie industry through his hard work and determination.

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