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