Quick Facts
Born:
1971-05-30
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
86 Total Roles
John Ross Bowie
Acting
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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.
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
The Big Bang Theory
Barry Kripke
Jumanji: The Next Level
Cavendish
The Heat
NY Agent
He's Just Not That Into You
Dan the Wiccan
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sister Steve
Bones
Lawrence Deighton
The Rookie
Alan
Heroes
Attorney
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Out for Delivery MOVIE | Doctor (voice) |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self |
| 2023 | The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist MOVIE | Belphegor |
| 2022 | Grimcutty MOVIE | Podcast Host |
| 2022 | Witchy MOVIE | Ken |
| 2021 | CSI: Vegas TV | Dennis Rosner |
| 2020 | Bad Therapy MOVIE | Nick |
| 2020 | Feel Good TV | Scott |