John Kramer / Jigsaw — Saw VI Character Profile

About John Kramer / Jigsaw

Terminally ill mastermind who designs elaborate death traps to teach victims the value of life.

John Kramer / Jigsaw — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Master trap designer, Strategic planning, Psychological manipulation, Medical knowledge, Survival tactics

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Quick Facts about John Kramer / Jigsaw

Full Name

John Kramer

Occupation

serial killer, vigilante

First Appearance

Saw

Nationality

''Saw'' (2004)

Origin

''Saw'' (2004)

John Kramer / Jigsaw appears in 9 titles

• Saw (2004) — character page
• Saw II (2005) — character page
• Saw III (2006) — character page
• Saw IV (2007) — character page
• Saw V (2008) — character page
• Saw VI (2009)
• Saw 3D (2010) — character page
• Jigsaw (2017) — character page
• Saw X (2023) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Tobin Bell

Appears in

Saw VI (2009)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• John Kramer / Jigsaw — Professional Successor — Mark Hoffman (Costas Mandylor)

  Hoffman acts as Jigsaw's apprentice and successor, carrying out his master's final tests.

• John Kramer / Jigsaw — Narrative Creator & Subject — William Easton (Peter Outerbridge)

  John designs the trap specifically to punish William's unethical business practices.

• John Kramer / Jigsaw — Family Ex-Spouse — Jill Tuck (Betsy Russell)

  Jill manages John's legacy and carries out his posthumous directives.

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