John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

Acting

Born:
1971-05-30
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA

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

Filmography

Petunia

Petunia

2026Joe Cohen
Movie
The Brink of War

The Brink of War

6.72026Ken Adelman
Movie
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

8.22026Barry Kripke
TV
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast

2026Self
TV
Sofia the First: Royal Magic

Sofia the First: Royal Magic

8.32026Chauncey (voice)
TV
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk

DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk

1.02025Self
Movie
Out for Delivery

Out for Delivery

2025Doctor (voice)
Movie
After Midnight

After Midnight

5.52024Self
TV
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special

The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special

5.02023Self
Movie
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

5.82022Belphegor
Movie
Grimcutty

Grimcutty

5.02022Podcast Host
Movie
Witchy

Witchy

2.02022Ken
Movie
CSI: Vegas

CSI: Vegas

7.72021Dennis Rosner
TV
United States of Al

United States of Al

6.62021Brett
TV
Bad Therapy

Bad Therapy

4.32020Nick
Movie
Feel Good

Feel Good

7.12020Scott
TV
Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level

6.92019Cavendish
Movie
Carol's Second Act

Carol's Second Act

6.12019Gordon
TV
Perfect Harmony

Perfect Harmony

6.12019Tate Tippet
TV
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro

Under A Rock with Tig Notaro

6.82019Self
TV
The Rookie

The Rookie

8.52018Alan
TV
The Neighborhood

The Neighborhood

7.52018Gregory
TV
Station 19

Station 19

8.22018Paul
TV
Milo Murphy's Law

Milo Murphy's Law

7.42016Loab (voice)
TV
Pet

Pet

5.92016Jessup
Movie
Speechless

Speechless

6.92016Jimmy DiMeo
TV
Between Us

Between Us

5.12016Patritzio
Movie
Primrose Lane

Primrose Lane

2015Mr. Luther
Movie
Grace and Frankie

Grace and Frankie

7.72015Fred
TV
Fresh Off the Boat

Fresh Off the Boat

7.22015Lance
TV
Marry Me

Marry Me

5.92014What's-His-Name
TV
Jason Nash Is Married

Jason Nash Is Married

3.82014Ted
Movie
Chasing Life

Chasing Life

7.22014Paul Peters
TV
Riot

Riot

1.02014Himself
TV
Leonard in Slow Motion

Leonard in Slow Motion

7.02014
Movie
About a Boy

About a Boy

6.42014Fiona's Male Boss
TV
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

7.22013Sven (voice)
Movie
@midnight with Chris Hardwick

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

5.32013Self
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

8.22013Sister Steve
TV
The Heat

The Heat

6.62013NY Agent
Movie
Dark Minions

Dark Minions

5.72013Mel (voice)
Movie
Veep

Veep

7.52012Focus Group Member
TV
House of Lies

House of Lies

6.62012Spalding Winter
TV
The Exes

The Exes

6.62011Jeff
TV
Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise

7.42011Tyler McCarthy
TV
Whitney

Whitney

5.22011Eddie
TV
Free Agents

Free Agents

5.02011Anders
TV
Movie Poster Contract

Movie Poster Contract

8.02011Steve's Manager
Movie
The Glee Project

The Glee Project

7.02011Dennis (cameo)
TV
Happy Endings

Happy Endings

6.92011Michael
TV
Episodes

Episodes

7.22011Psychiatrist
TV
Hot in Cleveland

Hot in Cleveland

7.22010Benny
TV
Good Luck Charlie

Good Luck Charlie

7.92010Walter
TV
The League

The League

7.42009Dr. Pete Wyland
TV
Glee

Glee

6.82009Dennis
TV
Party Down

Party Down

7.52009Stuart
TV
He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

6.62009Dan the Wiccan
Movie
Trust Me

Trust Me

6.12009
TV
Childrens Hospital

Childrens Hospital

7.02008Dr. Max von Sydow
TV
Sex Drive

Sex Drive

6.42008Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Movie