John Ross Bowie
Acting
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
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movieThe Brink of War
2026
Ken Adelman
tvStuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026
Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
tvSofia the First: Royal Magic
2026
Chauncey (voice)
movieOut for Delivery
2025
Doctor (voice)
movieGrimcutty
2022
Podcast Host
tvCSI: Vegas
2021
Dennis Rosner
tvFeel Good
2020
Scott
movieJumanji: The Next Level
2019
Cavendish
tvCarol's Second Act
2019
Gordon
tvPerfect Harmony
2019
Tate Tippet
tvThe Rookie
2018
Alan
tvThe Neighborhood
2018
Gregory
tvStation 19
2018
Paul
tvMilo Murphy's Law
2016
Loab (voice)
moviePet
2016
Jessup
tvSpeechless
2016
Jimmy DiMeo
movieBetween Us
2016
Patritzio
moviePrimrose Lane
2015
Mr. Luther
tvMarry Me
2014
What's-His-Name
tvChasing Life
2014
Paul Peters
Riot
2014
Himself
tvAbout a Boy
2014
Fiona's Male Boss
movieSofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013
Sven (voice)
tvBrooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
Sister Steve
movieThe Heat
2013
NY Agent
movieDark Minions
2013
Mel (voice)
tvVeep
2012
Focus Group Member
tvThe Exes
2011
Jeff
tvDeath in Paradise
2011
Tyler McCarthy
tvWhitney
2011
Eddie
tvFree Agents
2011
Anders
movieMovie Poster Contract
2011
Steve's Manager
tvThe Glee Project
2011
Dennis (cameo)
tvHappy Endings
2011
Michael
tvEpisodes
2011
Psychiatrist
tvGood Luck Charlie
2010
Walter
tvThe League
2009
Dr. Pete Wyland
tvGlee
2009
Dennis
tvParty Down
2009
Stuart
movieHe's Just Not That Into You
2009
Dan the Wiccan
tvChildrens Hospital
2008
Dr. Max von Sydow / Dr. Max Von Sydow
movieSex Drive
2008
Dr. Clark Teddescoe
tvThe Big Bang Theory
2007
Barry Kripke
movieBecause I Said So
2007
Cute Food Spewing Guy
tvHeroes
2006
Attorney
tvPsych
2006
George Cheslow
tvBones
2005
Lawrence Deighton
tvWeeds
2005
Contest Organiser
tvKevin Hill
2004
Wayne Ellis
tvCSI: NY
2004
Lester Jayne
movieBlackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004
Daniel Benjamin
tvJoan of Arcadia
2003
Mr. Campbell
tvLas Vegas
2003
Adam Clemo
tvHappy Family
2003
CocoNate
tvReno 911!
2003
Pageant Dad
tvA.U.S.A.
2003
Wally Berman
movieOld School
2003
Teddy
tvMonk
2002
Tom Donovan
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
John Fowler
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Peter Ellis
tvGirlfriends
2000
Ian Greenfield
movieRoad Trip
2000
Waiter
tvCharmed
1998
Marcus
moviePetunia
Joe Cohen
Writing2
movieDark Minions
2013
Writer
tvThe Mighty B!
2008
Writer