About
John Ross Bowie
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2023 | The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2022 | Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist | Actor | Belphegor | 58 Average |
| 2022 | Grimcutty | Actor | Podcast Host | 55 Average |
| 2022 | Witchy | Actor | Ken | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | Bad Therapy | Actor | Nick | 58 Average |
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level | Actor | Cavendish | 68 Fair |
| 2019 | Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell | Actor | Kripke (archive footage) | 60 Fair |
| 2016 | Pet | Actor | Jessup | 58 Average |
| 2016 | Speechless | Actor | Jimmy DiMeo | 69 Fair |
| 2016 | Between Us | Actor | Patritzio | 58 Average |
| 2015 | Primrose Lane | Actor | Mr. Luther | N/A N/A |
| 2014 | Jason Nash Is Married | Actor | Ted | 58 Average |
| 2014 | Riot | Actor | Himself | 69 Fair |
| 2014 | Leonard in Slow Motion | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 2013 | Sofia the First: The Floating Palace | Actor | Sven (voice) | 60 Fair |
| 2013 | The Heat | Actor | NY Agent | 65 Fair |
| 2013 | Dark Minions | Actor | Mel (voice) | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Movie Poster Contract | Actor | Steve's Manager | 59 Average |
| 2009 | He's Just Not That Into You | Actor | Dan | 65 Fair |
| 2008 | Sex Drive | Actor | Dr. Clark Teddescoe | 62 Fair |
| 2007 | Because I Said So | Actor | Cute Food Spewing Guy | 58 Average |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Actor | Rory | 56 Average |
| 2006 | What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole | Actor | Elliot | 58 Average |
| 2005 | Nadine in Dateland | Actor | Bob | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Life of the Party | Actor | Bert | 58 Average |
| 2004 | What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? | Actor | Elliot | 57 Average |
| 2004 | Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story | Actor | Daniel Benjamin | 59 Average |
| 2003 | A.U.S.A. | Actor | Wally Berman | N/A N/A |
| 2000 | Road Trip | Actor | Waiter | 61 Fair |
| Reykjavik | Actor | Ken Adelman | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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| 2013 | Dark Minions | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |