
John Ross Bowie
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 30, 1971 (age 55)
- Birthplace
- 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

The Brink of War
Movie · as Ken Adelman

Petunia
Movie · as Joe Cohen

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
TV · as Barry Kripke · 10 eps

Sofia the First: Royal Magic
TV · as Chauncey (voice) · 1 ep

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
TV · as Self · 1 ep

Out for Delivery
Movie · as Doctor (voice)

DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Movie · as Self

After Midnight
TV · as Self · 1 ep

The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Movie · as Self

Witchy
Movie · as Ken

Grimcutty
Movie · as Podcast Host

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Movie · as Belphegor

CSI: Vegas
TV · as Dennis Rosner · 1 ep

United States of Al
TV · as Brett · 5 eps

Bad Therapy
Movie · as Nick

Feel Good
TV · as Scott · 5 eps

Jumanji: The Next Level
Movie · as Cavendish

Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
TV · as Self · 1 ep

Carol's Second Act
TV · as Gordon · 1 ep

Perfect Harmony
TV · as Tate Tippet · 1 ep

The Rookie
TV · as Alan · 1 ep

The Neighborhood
TV · as Gregory · 3 eps

Station 19
TV · as Paul · 1 ep

Between Us
Movie · as Patritzio

Pet
Movie · as Jessup

Speechless
TV · as Jimmy DiMeo · 63 eps

Milo Murphy's Law
TV · as Loab (voice) · 1 ep

Primrose Lane
Movie · as Mr. Luther

Grace and Frankie
TV · as Fred · 1 ep

Fresh Off the Boat
TV · as Lance · 1 ep

Jason Nash Is Married
Movie · as Ted
Leonard in Slow Motion
Movie
Riot
TV · as Himself · 4 eps

Chasing Life
TV · as Paul Peters · 6 eps

Marry Me
TV · as What's-His-Name · 1 ep

About a Boy
TV · as Fiona's Male Boss · 1 ep

Dark Minions
Movie · as Mel (voice)

The Heat
Movie · as NY Agent

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Movie · as Sven (voice)

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TV · as Sister Steve · 1 ep

@midnight with Chris Hardwick
TV · as Self · 1 ep

Veep
TV · as Focus Group Member · 1 ep

House of Lies
TV · as Spalding Winter · 1 ep

Movie Poster Contract
Movie · as Steve's Manager

Free Agents
TV · as Anders · 1 ep

Death in Paradise
TV · as Tyler McCarthy · 1 ep

Episodes
TV · as Psychiatrist · 5 eps

Happy Endings
TV · as Michael · 1 ep

The Exes
TV · as Jeff · 1 ep

Whitney
TV · as Eddie · 1 ep

The Glee Project
TV · as Dennis (cameo) · 1 ep

Hot in Cleveland
TV · as Benny · 1 ep

Good Luck Charlie
TV · as Walter · 2 eps

He's Just Not That Into You
Movie · as Dan the Wiccan

Glee
TV · as Dennis · 1 ep

Trust Me
TV · 1 ep

Party Down
TV · as Stuart · 1 ep

The League
TV · as Dr. Pete Wyland · 1 ep

Sex Drive
Movie · as Dr. Clark Teddescoe

Childrens Hospital
TV · as Dr. Max von Sydow, Dr. Max Von Sydow · 3 eps

Because I Said So
Movie · as Cute Food Spewing Guy

The Big Bang Theory
TV · as Barry Kripke · 25 eps

Burn Notice
TV · as Paul · 1 ep

Wizards of Waverly Place
TV · as Simon · 1 ep

What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Movie · as Elliot

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Movie · as Rory

Heroes
TV · as Attorney · 1 ep

Psych
TV · as George Cheslow · 1 ep

Life of the Party
Movie · as Bert

Nadine in Dateland
Movie · as Bob

Weeds
TV · as Contest Organiser · 1 ep

Bones
TV · as Lawrence Deighton · 1 ep

What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Movie · as Elliot

Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Movie · as Daniel Benjamin

CSI: NY
TV · as Lester Jayne · 1 ep

Kevin Hill
TV · as Wayne Ellis · 1 ep

Old School
Movie · as Teddy

Joan of Arcadia
TV · as Mr. Campbell · 1 ep

Las Vegas
TV · as Adam Clemo · 1 ep

Reno 911!
TV · as Pageant Dad · 4 eps

A.U.S.A.
TV · as Wally Berman · 12 eps

Happy Family
TV · as CocoNate · 1 ep

Monk
TV · as Tom Donovan · 1 ep

Road Trip
Movie · as Waiter

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV · as Peter Ellis · 1 ep

Girlfriends
TV · as Ian Greenfield · 1 ep

Curb Your Enthusiasm
TV · as John Fowler · 1 ep

Charmed
TV · as Marcus · 1 ep