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John Ross Bowie
John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

ActingBorn May 30, 1971 (age 55)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.

Filmography

2026
The Brink of War

as Ken Adelman

Movie
2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

as Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke

TV
2026
Sofia the First: Royal Magic

as Chauncey (voice)

TV
2025
Out for Delivery

as Doctor (voice)

Movie
2024TV
2022
Grimcutty

as Podcast Host

Movie
2022
Witchy

as Ken

Movie
2021
CSI: Vegas

as Dennis Rosner

TV
2020Movie
2020
Feel Good

as Scott

TV
2019Movie
2019TV
2019
Perfect Harmony

as Tate Tippet

TV
2018
The Rookie

as Alan

TV
2018TV
2018
Station 19

as Paul

TV
2016
Milo Murphy's Law

as Loab (voice)

TV
2016
Pet

as Jessup

Movie
2016
Speechless

as Jimmy DiMeo

TV
2016
Between Us

as Patritzio

Movie
2015
Primrose Lane

as Mr. Luther

Movie
2015TV
2015TV
2014
Marry Me

as What's-His-Name

TV
2014Movie
2014
Chasing Life

as Paul Peters

TV
2014
Riot

as Himself

TV
2014
About a Boy

as Fiona's Male Boss

TV
2013Movie
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine

as Sister Steve

TV
2013
The Heat

as NY Agent

Movie
2013
Dark Minions

as Mel (voice)

Movie
2012
Veep

as Focus Group Member

TV
2011
The Exes

as Jeff

TV
2011
Death in Paradise

as Tyler McCarthy

TV
2011
Whitney

as Eddie

TV
2011
Free Agents

as Anders

TV
2011
Movie Poster Contract

as Steve's Manager

Movie
2011
The Glee Project

as Dennis (cameo)

TV
2011
Happy Endings

as Michael

TV
2011
Episodes

as Psychiatrist

TV
2010TV
2010TV
2009
The League

as Dr. Pete Wyland

TV
2009
Glee

as Dennis

TV
2009
Party Down

as Stuart

TV
2009Movie
2009TV
2008
Childrens Hospital

as Dr. Max Von Sydow

TV
2008
Childrens Hospital

as Dr. Max von Sydow

TV
2008
Sex Drive

as Dr. Clark Teddescoe

Movie
2007
The Big Bang Theory

as Barry Kripke

TV
2007TV
2007
Because I Said So

as Cute Food Spewing Guy

Movie
2006
Heroes

as Attorney

TV
2006
Psych

as George Cheslow

TV
2005
Bones

as Lawrence Deighton

TV
2005
Weeds

as Contest Organiser

TV
2005Movie
2005Movie
2004
Kevin Hill

as Wayne Ellis

TV
2004
CSI: NY

as Lester Jayne

TV
2004Movie
2003
Joan of Arcadia

as Mr. Campbell

TV
2003
Las Vegas

as Adam Clemo

TV
2003
Happy Family

as CocoNate

TV
2003
Reno 911!

as Pageant Dad

TV
2003
A.U.S.A.

as Wally Berman

TV
2003
Old School

as Teddy

Movie
2002
Monk

as Tom Donovan

TV
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm

as John Fowler

TV
2000TV
2000
Girlfriends

as Ian Greenfield

TV
2000
Road Trip

as Waiter

Movie
1998
Charmed

as Marcus

TV
Petunia

as Joe Cohen

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 30, 1971
Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
Popularity1.1