John Ross Bowie
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.
Known For
All Movies (30)
- The Brink of War2026 · as Ken Adelman
- DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk2025 · as Self
- Out for Delivery2025 · as Doctor (voice)
- The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special2023 · as Self
- Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist2022 · as Belphegor
- Grimcutty2022 · as Podcast Host
- Witchy2022 · as Ken
- Bad Therapy2020 · as Nick
- Jumanji: The Next Level2019 · as Cavendish
- Pet2016 · as Jessup
- Between Us2016 · as Patritzio
- Primrose Lane2015 · as Mr. Luther
- Jason Nash Is Married2014 · as Ted
- Leonard in Slow Motion2014
- Sofia the First: The Floating Palace2013 · as Sven (voice)
- The Heat2013 · as NY Agent
- Dark Minions2013 · as Mel (voice)
- Movie Poster Contract2011 · as Steve's Manager
- He's Just Not That Into You2009 · as Dan the Wiccan
- Sex Drive2008 · as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
- Because I Said So2007 · as Cute Food Spewing Guy
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause2006 · as Rory
- What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole2006 · as Elliot
- Nadine in Dateland2005 · as Bob
- Life of the Party2005 · as Bert
- What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?2004 · as Elliot
- Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story2004 · as Daniel Benjamin
- Old School2003 · as Teddy
- Road Trip2000 · as Waiter
- Petunia— · as Joe Cohen
All TV Shows (56)
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe2026 · as Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
- Sofia the First: Royal Magic2026 · as Chauncey (voice)
- After Midnight2024 · as Self
- CSI: Vegas2021 · as Dennis Rosner
- Feel Good2020 · as Scott
- Carol's Second Act2019 · as Gordon
- Perfect Harmony2019 · as Tate Tippet
- Under A Rock with Tig Notaro2019 · as Self
- The Rookie2018 · as Alan
- The Neighborhood2018 · as Gregory
- Station 192018 · as Paul
- Milo Murphy's Law2016 · as Loab (voice)
- Speechless2016 · as Jimmy DiMeo
- Grace and Frankie2015 · as Fred
- Fresh Off the Boat2015 · as Lance
- Marry Me2014 · as What's-His-Name
- Chasing Life2014 · as Paul Peters
- Riot2014 · as Himself
- About a Boy2014 · as Fiona's Male Boss
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick2013 · as Self
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine2013 · as Sister Steve
- Veep2012 · as Focus Group Member
- The Exes2011 · as Jeff
- Death in Paradise2011 · as Tyler McCarthy
- Whitney2011 · as Eddie
- Free Agents2011 · as Anders
- The Glee Project2011 · as Dennis (cameo)
- Happy Endings2011 · as Michael
- Episodes2011 · as Psychiatrist
- Hot in Cleveland2010 · as Benny
- Good Luck Charlie2010 · as Walter
- The League2009 · as Dr. Pete Wyland
- Glee2009 · as Dennis
- Party Down2009 · as Stuart
- Trust Me2009
- Childrens Hospital2008 · as Dr. Max von Sydow
- Childrens Hospital2008 · as Dr. Max Von Sydow
- Wizards of Waverly Place2007 · as Simon
- The Big Bang Theory2007 · as Barry Kripke
- Burn Notice2007 · as Paul
- Heroes2006 · as Attorney
- Psych2006 · as George Cheslow
- Bones2005 · as Lawrence Deighton
- Weeds2005 · as Contest Organiser
- Kevin Hill2004 · as Wayne Ellis
- CSI: NY2004 · as Lester Jayne
- Joan of Arcadia2003 · as Mr. Campbell
- Las Vegas2003 · as Adam Clemo
- Happy Family2003 · as CocoNate
- Reno 911!2003 · as Pageant Dad
- A.U.S.A.2003 · as Wally Berman
- Monk2002 · as Tom Donovan
- Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · as John Fowler
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · as Peter Ellis
- Girlfriends2000 · as Ian Greenfield
- Charmed1998 · as Marcus