John Ross Bowie
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
The Brink of War
2026
as Ken Adelman
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
2025
as Self
Out for Delivery
2025
as Doctor (voice)
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023
as Self
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022
as Belphegor
Grimcutty
2022
as Podcast Host
Witchy
2022
as Ken
Bad Therapy
2020
as Nick
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
as Cavendish
Pet
2016
as Jessup
Between Us
2016
as Patritzio
Primrose Lane
2015
as Mr. Luther
Jason Nash Is Married
2014
as Ted
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Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013
as Sven (voice)
The Heat
2013
as NY Agent
Dark Minions
2013
as Mel (voice)
Movie Poster Contract
2011
as Steve's Manager
He's Just Not That Into You
2009
as Dan the Wiccan
Sex Drive
2008
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Because I Said So
2007
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006
as Rory
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006
as Elliot
Nadine in Dateland
2005
as Bob