Jigsaw
Basic Information
Full Name: John Kramer
Aliases/Nicknames: The Jigsaw Killer
Age: 52 at the time of his death
Gender: Male
Occupation: Civil engineer (formerly), Co-Founder and Co-Owner of the Urban
Renewal Group (formerly), Serial killer
Affiliation: None
Appearance
Height: Not specified
Build: Average
Eye Color: Not specified
Hair Color: Not specified
Distinguishing Features: Often depicted in a black and red robe, with a pale face
and dark circles under his eyes
Background
Place of Origin: Unknown
Family: Jill Tuck (ex-wife), Gideon Kramer (unborn son)
Education: Presumably educated in civil engineering
History: A successful civil engineer who became the Jigsaw Killer after a series of
personal tragedies
Personality
Traits: Highly intelligent, meticulous, philosophical
Likes: Testing the will to live, creating elaborate traps
Dislikes: Wasted potential, self-destructive behavior
Strengths: Engineering and psychological manipulation
Weaknesses: Physical illness (cancer)
Abilities
Skills: Design and construction of machinery and devices for the use of torture,
knowledge and application of electrical and mechanical engineering
Powers (if applicable): None beyond human capabilities
Equipment/Tools: Various traps and devices used in his "games"
Relationships
Allies: Various apprentices, including Amanda Young, Mark Hoffman, Lawrence
Gordon, and Logan Nelson
Enemies: His victims, law enforcement agencies
Romantic Interests: None specified
Mentors: None specified
Proteges: His apprentices
Story Arcs
Notable Events: His transformation into the Jigsaw Killer, his death, and the
continuation of his legacy through his apprentices
Character Development: Evolves from a caring husband and successful engineer
to a notorious serial killer with a twisted moral compass
Challenges/Conflicts: His battle with cancer, the law, and his desire to test the
survival instinct of others
Quotes
Catchphrases: “I want to play a game.”
Notable Dialogue: "Most people are so ungrateful to be alive, but not you, not
anymore…"
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Jigsaw never killed anyone directly; he believed that his victims
killed themselves by failing to show the will to survive1
Influences: Draws on themes of morality, survival, and the value of life.
Cultural Impact: Jigsaw has become an iconic character in horror cinema, known
for his complex traps and moralistic tests.
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Jigsaw, due to his strategic mind and lethal traps.
Vs Robin Hood: Robin Hood, for his combat skills and strategic mind.
Vs T-800 Terminator: T-800 Terminator, due to its robotic nature and advanced
technology.
Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, because of his enhanced abilities and
futuristic equipment.
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, as her divine powers and combat prowess
are unmatched by a human.
References
First Appearance: Saw (2004)
Creators: James Wan, Leigh Whannell
Portrayed by (if applicable): Tobin Bell