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).

Often plays a villainous character.

His favorite Saw traps are the Jaw Splitter from the first film and the Syringe Pit from the second.

Has never been, and to this day is not, a fan of horror films, despite playing his menacing character Jigsaw in 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.

Is probably best known as Jigsaw/John Kramer in the "Saw" movies.

In addition to being an actor he is also a Little League baseball coach.

Studied in New York City with Ellen Burstyn.

Considers Saw II (2005) his favorite out of the "Saw" trilogy.

Splits his time with his wife and two children between his homes in New York and Los Angeles.

Son of English actress Eileen Bell.