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