Acting

John Ross Bowie

Born 1971-05-30 · New York City, New York, USA

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.

Credits

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The Brink of War
as Ken Adelman
2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
as Barry Kripke
2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
as Self
2026
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
as Chauncey (voice)
2026
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
as Self
2025
Out for Delivery
as Doctor (voice)
2025
After Midnight
as Self
2024
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
as Self
2023
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
as Belphegor
2022
Grimcutty
as Podcast Host
2022
Witchy
as Ken
2022
CSI: Vegas
as Dennis Rosner
2021
United States of Al
as Brett
2021
Bad Therapy
as Nick
2020
Feel Good
as Scott
2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
as Cavendish
2019
Carol's Second Act
as Gordon
2019
Perfect Harmony
as Tate Tippet
2019
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
as Self
2019
The Rookie
as Alan
2018
The Neighborhood
as Gregory
2018
Station 19
as Paul
2018
Milo Murphy's Law
as Loab (voice)
2016
Pet
as Jessup
2016
Speechless
as Jimmy DiMeo
2016
Between Us
as Patritzio
2016
Primrose Lane
as Mr. Luther
2015
Grace and Frankie
as Fred
2015
Fresh Off the Boat
as Lance
2015
Marry Me
as What's-His-Name
2014
Jason Nash Is Married
as Ted
2014
Chasing Life
as Paul Peters
2014
Riot
as Himself
2014
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
About a Boy
as Fiona's Male Boss
2014
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
as Sven (voice)
2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Sister Steve
2013
The Heat
as NY Agent
2013
Dark Minions
as Mel (voice)
2013
Dark Minions
Writer
2013
Veep
as Focus Group Member
2012
House of Lies
as Spalding Winter
2012
The Exes
as Jeff
2011
Death in Paradise
as Tyler McCarthy
2011
Whitney
as Eddie
2011
Free Agents
as Anders
2011
Movie Poster Contract
as Steve's Manager
2011
The Glee Project
as Dennis (cameo)
2011
Happy Endings
as Michael
2011
Episodes
as Psychiatrist
2011
Hot in Cleveland
as Benny
2010
Good Luck Charlie
as Walter
2010
The League
as Dr. Pete Wyland
2009
Glee
as Dennis
2009
Party Down
as Stuart
2009
He's Just Not That Into You
as Dan the Wiccan
2009
Trust Me
2009
Childrens Hospital
as Dr. Max Von Sydow
2008
Childrens Hospital
as Dr. Max von Sydow
2008
Sex Drive
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
2008
The Mighty B!
Writer
2008
Wizards of Waverly Place
as Simon
2007
The Big Bang Theory
as Barry Kripke
2007
Burn Notice
as Paul
2007
Because I Said So
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
2007
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
as Rory
2006
Heroes
as Attorney
2006
Psych
as George Cheslow
2006
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
as Elliot
2006
Bones
as Lawrence Deighton
2005
Weeds
as Contest Organiser
2005
Nadine in Dateland
as Bob
2005
Life of the Party
as Bert
2005
Kevin Hill
as Wayne Ellis
2004
CSI: NY
as Lester Jayne
2004
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
as Elliot
2004
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
as Daniel Benjamin
2004
Joan of Arcadia
as Mr. Campbell
2003
Las Vegas
as Adam Clemo
2003