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