For 20 years, he's played 'Saw's' boogeyman

Tobin Bell spent decades refining his craft before landing the role of a lifetime, as Jigsaw in a 10-part-and-counting horror franchise.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment October 02, 2024 For 20 years, he's played 'Saw's' boogeyman. He doesn't see it as a trap Prone to the long view, Tobin Bell spent decades refining his craft before landing the role of a lifetime, as Jigsaw in a 10-part-and-counting horror franchise. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT AFI Fest brings the best from other festivals to L.A. film fans Along with world premieres from Robert Zemeckis and Clint Eastwood, this year's AFI Fest will showcase many titles that have launched on the festival circuit. SHARE       READ MORE CNN puts a paywall on its website as TV revenues decline The news network will charge $3.99 a month for unlimited use of CNN.com in the U.S., a significant shift in the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network's digital strategy. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT John Amos, star of 'Good Times,' 'Roots' and 'Coming to America,' dies at 84 John Amos, the actor who played James Evans Sr. on "Good Times," adult Kunta Kinte in "Roots" and Cleo McDowell in "Coming to America," has died. He was 84. SHARE       READ MORE Ken Page, Broadway star who voiced Oogie Boogie in 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' dies at 70 Ken Page, the Broadway veteran who starred in "The Wiz" and "Cats" and who famously voiced Oogie Boogie in "Nightmare Before Christmas," died Monday. He was 70. SHARE       READ MORE Tony-winner Gavin Creel, a Broadway performer's Broadway performer, made magic whenever he appeared on stage Broadway performer Gavin Creel, who died Monday at age 48, won a Tony for "Hello, Dolly!" and was also nominated for roles in "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "Hair." SHARE       READ MORE Frank Fritz, longtime co-host of 'American Pickers' and a 'bearded charmer,' dies at 60 Frank Fritz, who co-hosted History Channel's "American Pickers" for more than a decade, died Monday, The Times has confirmed. He was 60. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW