John Ross Bowie
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1971-05-30 (age 55)
- Place of birth
- 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
TV Shows (55)
The Rookie
2018
as Alan
Bones
2005
as Lawrence Deighton
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Peter Ellis
Charmed
1998
as Marcus
Death in Paradise
2011
as Tyler McCarthy
Monk
2002
as Tom Donovan
Psych
2006
as George Cheslow
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013
as Sister Steve
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as John Fowler
CSI: NY
2004
as Lester Jayne
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Barry Kripke
Glee
2009
as Dennis
Heroes
2006
as Attorney
Burn Notice
2007
as Paul
Weeds
2005
as Contest Organiser
Las Vegas
2003
as Adam Clemo
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
as Lance
Station 19
2018
as Paul
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013
as Self
Veep
2012
as Focus Group Member
Reno 911!
2003
as Pageant Dad
The Neighborhood
2018
as Gregory
Hot in Cleveland
2010
as Benny
Good Luck Charlie
2010
as Walter
Grace and Frankie
2015
as Fred
Childrens Hospital
2008
as Dr. Max von Sydow / Dr. Max Von Sydow
Girlfriends
2000
as Ian Greenfield
Wizards of Waverly Place
2007
as Simon
The League
2009
as Dr. Pete Wyland
Speechless
2016
as Jimmy DiMeo
CSI: Vegas
2021
as Dennis Rosner
After Midnight
2024
as Self
Happy Endings
2011
as Michael
Joan of Arcadia
2003
as Mr. Campbell
The Exes
2011
as Jeff
Milo Murphy's Law
2016
as Loab (voice)
Party Down
2009
as Stuart
Episodes
2011
as Psychiatrist
Chasing Life
2014
as Paul Peters
Kevin Hill
2004
as Wayne Ellis
Whitney
2011
as Eddie
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
2026
as Chauncey (voice)
About a Boy
2014
as Fiona's Male Boss
Marry Me
2014
as What's-His-Name
Feel Good
2020
as Scott
Free Agents
2011
as Anders
Carol's Second Act
2019
as Gordon
Perfect Harmony
2019
as Tate Tippet
Happy Family
2003
as CocoNate
A.U.S.A.
2003
as Wally Berman
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026
as Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
The Glee Project
2011
as Dennis (cameo)
Trust Me
2009
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
2019
as Self
Riot
2014
as Himself
Movies (30)
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Cavendish
He's Just Not That Into You
2009
as Dan the Wiccan
Sex Drive
2008
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Road Trip
2000
as Waiter
The Heat
2013
as NY Agent
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006
as Rory
Because I Said So
2007
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
Grimcutty
2022
as Podcast Host
Pet
2016
as Jessup
Nadine in Dateland
2005
as Bob
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022
as Belphegor
Bad Therapy
2020
as Nick
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013
as Sven (voice)
The Brink of War
2026
as Ken Adelman
Primrose Lane
2015
as Mr. Luther
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
2004
as Elliot
Life of the Party
2005
as Bert
Between Us
2016
as Patritzio
Jason Nash Is Married
2014
as Ted
Old School
2003
as Teddy
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004
as Daniel Benjamin
Petunia
as Joe Cohen
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023
as Self
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006
as Elliot
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
2025
as Self
Dark Minions
2013
as Mel (voice)
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Out for Delivery
2025
as Doctor (voice)
Movie Poster Contract
2011
as Steve's Manager
Witchy
2022
as Ken
About 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 Uprigh… With 85 credits spanning from 1998 to 2026, John Ross Bowie has appeared in 30 films and 55 TV shows.
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Most Popular John Ross Bowie Movies
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) — as Cavendish
- He's Just Not That Into You (2009) — as Dan the Wiccan
- Sex Drive (2008) — as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
- Road Trip (2000) — as Waiter
- The Heat (2013) — as NY Agent
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