Considers Saw II (2005) his favorite out of the "Saw" trilogy.
Donated two vials of his own blood to be mixed with red ink for 1000 posters to help promote Saw III (2006). All proceeds went to the American Red Cross.
Has never been, and to this day is not, a fan of horror films, despite playing his menacing character Jigsaw in the "Saw" trilogy.
He had a small role in Goodfellas (1990), with Joe Pesci. Pesci later played David Ferrie in JFK (1991), the same role Bell played in Ruby (1992).
His favorite Saw traps are the Jaw Splitter from the first film and the Syringe Pit from the second.
In addition to being an actor he is also a Little League baseball coach.
Is probably best known as Jigsaw/John Kramer in the "Saw" movies.
Often plays a villainous character.
Profiled in "Character Kings: Hollywood's Familiar Faces Discuss the Art & Business of Acting" by Scott Voisin. [2009]
Son of English actress Eileen Bell.
Splits his time with his wife and two children between his homes in New York and Los Angeles.
Studied in New York City with Ellen Burstyn.