John Ross Bowie
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.
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Movies (30)
Petunia
2026 · Joe Cohen
Al filo de la guerra
2026 · Ken Adelman
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
2025 · Self
Out for Delivery
2025 · Doctor (voice)
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023 · Self
Reno 911: Qué bello es delinquir
2022 · Belphegor
El meme maldito
2022 · Podcast Host
Witchy
2022 · Ken
Bad Therapy
2020 · Nick
Jumanji: El siguiente nivel
2019 · Cavendish
Animal de compañia
2016 · Jessup
Between Us
2016 · Patritzio
Primrose Lane
2015 · Mr. Luther
Jason Nash Is Married
2014 · Ted
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013 · Sven (voice)
Chicas Armadas y Peligrosas
2013 · NY Agent
Dark Minions
2013 · Mel (voice), Writer
Movie Poster Contract
2011 · Steve's Manager
A él no le gustas tanto
2009 · Dan the Wiccan
Rápidos y Fogosos
2008 · Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Because I Said So
2007 · Cute Food Spewing Guy
Santa Cláusula 3: Complot En El Polo Norte
2006 · Rory
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006 · Elliot
Nadine in Dateland
2005 · Bob
Life of the Party
2005 · Bert
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
2004 · Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004 · Daniel Benjamin
Old School
2003 · Teddy
Viaje Censurado
2000 · Waiter
TV shows (59)
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026 · Barry Kripke
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
2026 · Self
Princesita Sofía: Magia Real
2026 · Chauncey (voice)
After Midnight
2024 · Self
CSI: Vegas
2021 · Dennis Rosner
Estados Unidos de Al
2021 · Brett
Feel Good
2020 · Scott
Carol's Second Act
2019 · Gordon
Perfect Harmony
2019 · Tate Tippet
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
2019 · Self
The Rookie
2018 · Alan
El Vecindario
2018 · Gregory
Estación 19
2018 · Paul
La ley de Milo Murphy
2016 · Loab (voice)
Sin Palabras
2016 · Jimmy DiMeo
Grace and Frankie
2015 · Fred
Los Huang: Un sueño americano
2015 · Lance
Marry Me
2014 · What's-His-Name
Chasing Life
2014 · Paul Peters
Riot
2014 · Himself
Un Gran Chico
2014 · Fiona's Male Boss
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013 · Self
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 · Sister Steve
Veep
2012 · Focus Group Member
House of Lies
2012 · Spalding Winter
The Exes
2011 · Jeff
Crimen en el paraíso
2011 · Tyler McCarthy
Whitney
2011 · Eddie
Free Agents
2011 · Anders
The Glee Project
2011 · Dennis (cameo)
Finales Felices
2011 · Michael
Episodes
2011 · Psychiatrist
Hot in Cleveland
2010 · Benny
¡Buena suerte Charlie!
2010 · Walter
La liga fantástica
2009 · Dr. Pete Wyland
Glee
2009 · Dennis
Party Down
2009 · Stuart
Trust Me
2009
Hospital Infantil
2008 · Dr. Max Von Sydow, Dr. Max von Sydow
Mighty B! La súper abeja
2008 · Writer
Los Hechiceros de Waverly Place
2007 · Simon
La Teoría del Big Bang
2007 · Barry Kripke
Operación Miami
2007 · Paul
Héroes
2006 · Attorney
Psych
2006 · George Cheslow
Bones
2005 · Lawrence Deighton
Weeds
2005 · Contest Organiser
Kevin Hill
2004 · Wayne Ellis
CSI: Nueva York
2004 · Lester Jayne
Joan of Arcadia
2003 · Mr. Campbell
Las Vegas
2003 · Adam Clemo
Happy Family
2003 · CocoNate
Reno 911!
2003 · Pageant Dad
A.U.S.A.
2003 · Wally Berman
Monk
2002 · Tom Donovan
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · John Fowler
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Peter Ellis
Girlfriends
2000 · Ian Greenfield
Charmed
1998 · Marcus