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
Cast Credits
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2025
Out for Delivery
Character: Doctor (voice)
MOVIE • 2025
After Midnight
Character: Self
TV • 2024
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Character: Belphegor
MOVIE • 2022
Grimcutty
Character: Podcast Host
MOVIE • 2022
Witchy
Character: Ken
MOVIE • 2022
CSI: Vegas
Character: Dennis Rosner
TV • 2021
Bad Therapy
Character: Nick
MOVIE • 2020
Feel Good
Character: Scott
TV • 2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Character: Cavendish
MOVIE • 2019
Carol's Second Act
Character: Gordon
TV • 2019
Perfect Harmony
Character: Tate Tippet
TV • 2019
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Character: Self
TV • 2019
The Rookie
Character: Alan
TV • 2018
The Neighborhood
Character: Gregory
TV • 2018
Station 19
Character: Paul
TV • 2018
Milo Murphy's Law
Character: Loab (voice)
TV • 2016
Pet
Character: Jessup
MOVIE • 2016
Speechless
Character: Jimmy DiMeo
TV • 2016
Crew
