John Ross Bowie
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.
Acted in
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023
as Self
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022
as Belphegor
Grimcutty
2022
as Podcast Host
Witchy
2022
as Ken
CSI: Vegas
2021
as Dennis Rosner
Bad Therapy
2020
as Nick
Feel Good
2020
as Scott
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Cavendish
Carol's Second Act
2019
as Gordon
Perfect Harmony
2019
as Tate Tippet
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
2019
as Self
The Rookie
2018
as Alan
The Neighborhood
2018
as Gregory
Station 19
2018
as Paul
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
as Loab (voice)
Pet
2016
as Jessup
Speechless
2016
as Jimmy DiMeo
Between Us
2016
as Patritzio
Primrose Lane
2015
as Mr. Luther
Grace and Frankie
2015
as Fred
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
as Lance
Marry Me
2014
as What's-His-Name
Jason Nash Is Married
2014
as Ted
Chasing Life
2014
as Paul Peters
Riot
2014
as Himself
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013
as Sven (voice)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Sister Steve
The Heat
2013
as NY Agent
Dark Minions
2013
as Mel (voice)
Veep
2012
as Focus Group Member
The Exes
2011
as Jeff
Death in Paradise
2011
as Tyler McCarthy
Whitney
2011
as Eddie
Free Agents
2011
as Anders
Movie Poster Contract
2011
as Steve's Manager
Happy Endings
2011
as Michael
Episodes
2011
as Psychiatrist
Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Benny
Good Luck Charlie
2010
as Walter
The League
2009
as Dr. Pete Wyland
Glee
2009
as Dennis
Party Down
2009
as Stuart
He's Just Not That Into You
2009
as Dan
Trust Me
2009
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Dr. Max Von Sydow
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Dr. Max von Sydow
Sex Drive
2008
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Wizards of Waverly Place
2007
as Simon
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Barry Kripke
Burn Notice
2007
as Paul
Because I Said So
2007
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006
as Rory
Heroes
2006
as Attorney
Psych
2006
as George Cheslow
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006
as Elliot
Bones
2005
as Lawrence Deighton
Weeds
2005
as Contest Organiser
Nadine in Dateland
2005
as Bob
Life of the Party
2005
as Bert
Kevin Hill
2004
as Wayne Ellis
CSI: NY
2004
as Lester Jayne
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
2004
as Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004
as Daniel Benjamin
Joan of Arcadia
2003
Las Vegas
2003
Happy Family
2003
as CocoNate
Reno 911!
2003
as Pageant Dad
A.U.S.A.
2003
as Wally Berman
Monk
2002
as Tom Donovan
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as John Fowler
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Peter Ellis
Girlfriends
2000
Road Trip
2000
as Waiter
Charmed
1998
as Marcus
Reykjavik
as Ken Adelman