John Ross Bowie
Acting • Born 1971-05-30
Biography
John Ross Bowie (born May 30, 1971) is an American actor and comedian best known for playing Barry Kripke in The Big Bang Theory, and modeling as the benefits spokesperson for Target Corporation "Ben E. Fitz". He has also appeared in commercials for Progressive and appeared in the film What The Bleep Do We Know? opposite Marlee Matlin. He has also made guest appearances on shows such as Reno 911 and Glee. In March 2011 he began a run in a series of commercials for the Ford Motor Company. Bowie is a regular sketch comedy performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCBT) in New York and Los Angeles. At UCBT he was a member of the sketch groupe "The Naked Babies" with comedians Rob Corddry, Seth Morris and Brian Huskey. He has a recurring role in Corddry's Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Bowie is a former member of New York pop punk band EGGHEAD.
Filmography
85 credits
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Movie • 2004
Elliot
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Movie • 2006
Elliot
Between Us
Movie • 2016
Patritzio
Movie Poster Contract
Movie • 2011
Steve's Manager
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Movie • 2023
Self
Life of the Party
Movie • 2005
Bert
Nadine in Dateland
Movie • 2005
Bob
Jason Nash Is Married
Movie • 2014
Ted
Witchy
Movie • 2022
Ken
Dark Minions
Movie • 2013
Mel (voice)
Road Trip
Movie • 2000
Waiter
Grimcutty
Movie • 2022
Podcast Host
Leonard in Slow Motion
Movie • 2014
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Movie • 2022
Belphegor
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Movie • 2004
Daniel Benjamin
Primrose Lane
Movie • 2015
Mr. Luther
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Movie • 2013
Sven (voice)
He's Just Not That Into You
Movie • 2009
Dan the Wiccan
Because I Said So
Movie • 2007
Cute Food Spewing Guy
Pet
Movie • 2016
Jessup
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Movie • 2006
Rory
The Heat
Movie • 2013
NY Agent
Jumanji: The Next Level
Movie • 2019
Cavendish
Bad Therapy
Movie • 2020
Nick
Sex Drive
Movie • 2008
Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Reykjavik
Movie
Ken Adelman
Old School
Movie • 2003
Teddy
Out for Delivery
Movie • 2025
Doctor (voice)
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Movie • 2025
Self
Petunia
Movie
Glee
TV • 2009
Dennis
The Big Bang Theory
TV • 2007
Barry Kripke
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV • 2000
Peter Ellis
Joan of Arcadia
TV • 2003
Mr. Campbell
Las Vegas
TV • 2003
Adam Clemo
Girlfriends
TV • 2000
Ian Greenfield
Reno 911!
TV • 2003
Pageant Dad
Charmed
TV • 1998
Marcus
CSI: NY
TV • 2004
Lester Jayne
Free Agents
TV • 2011
Anders
A.U.S.A.
TV • 2003
Wally Berman
Feel Good
TV • 2020
Scott
Trust Me
TV • 2009
Party Down
TV • 2009
Stuart
Heroes
TV • 2006
Attorney
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV • 2013
Sister Steve
Riot
TV • 2014
Himself
Weeds
TV • 2005
Contest Organiser
Chasing Life
TV • 2014
Paul Peters
The Rookie
TV • 2018
Alan
Burn Notice
TV • 2007
Paul
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV • 2000
John Fowler
Speechless
TV • 2016
Jimmy DiMeo
Childrens Hospital
TV • 2008
Dr. Max von Sydow
Childrens Hospital
TV • 2008
Dr. Max Von Sydow
Death in Paradise
TV • 2011
Tyler McCarthy
Episodes
TV • 2011
Psychiatrist
Monk
TV • 2002
Tom Donovan
Veep
TV • 2012
Focus Group Member
The League
TV • 2009
Dr. Pete Wyland
Grace and Frankie
TV • 2015
Fred
Kevin Hill
TV • 2004
Wayne Ellis
The Neighborhood
TV • 2018
Gregory
Station 19
TV • 2018
Paul
Milo Murphy's Law
TV • 2016
Loab (voice)
Wizards of Waverly Place
TV • 2007
Simon
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
TV • 2019
Self
Psych
TV • 2006
George Cheslow
Bones
TV • 2005
Lawrence Deighton
CSI: Vegas
TV • 2021
Dennis Rosner
Hot in Cleveland
TV • 2010
Benny
Carol's Second Act
TV • 2019
Gordon
Perfect Harmony
TV • 2019
Tate Tippet
After Midnight
TV • 2024
Self
Fresh Off the Boat
TV • 2015
Lance
Happy Endings
TV • 2011
Michael
Good Luck Charlie
TV • 2010
Walter
The Exes
TV • 2011
Jeff
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
TV • 2013
Self
Whitney
TV • 2011
Eddie
Happy Family
TV • 2003
CocoNate
Marry Me
TV • 2014
What's-His-Name
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
TV
Barry Kripke
About a Boy
TV • 2014
Fiona's Male Boss
The Glee Project
TV • 2011
Dennis (cameo)