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.
Born: 30 May 1971
Played In
The Brink of War
Ken Adelman
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
Chauncey (voice)
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Self
Out for Delivery
Doctor (voice)
After Midnight
Self
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Self
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Belphegor
Grimcutty
Podcast Host
Witchy
Ken
CSI: Vegas
Dennis Rosner
Bad Therapy
Nick
Feel Good
Scott
Jumanji: The Next Level
Cavendish
Carol's Second Act
Gordon
Perfect Harmony
Tate Tippet
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self
The Rookie
Alan
The Neighborhood
Gregory
Station 19
Paul
Milo Murphy's Law
Loab (voice)
Pet
Jessup
Speechless
Jimmy DiMeo
Between Us
Patritzio
Primrose Lane
Mr. Luther
Grace and Frankie
Fred
Fresh Off the Boat
Lance
Marry Me
What's-His-Name
Jason Nash Is Married
Ted
Chasing Life
Paul Peters
Riot
Himself
Leonard in Slow Motion
About a Boy
Fiona's Male Boss
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Sven (voice)
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sister Steve
The Heat
NY Agent
Dark Minions
Mel (voice)
Veep
Focus Group Member
The Exes
Jeff
Death in Paradise
Tyler McCarthy
Whitney
Eddie
Free Agents
Anders
Movie Poster Contract
Steve's Manager
The Glee Project
Dennis (cameo)
Happy Endings
Michael
Episodes
Psychiatrist
Hot in Cleveland
Benny
Good Luck Charlie
Walter
The League
Dr. Pete Wyland
Glee
Dennis
Party Down
Stuart
He's Just Not That Into You
Dan the Wiccan
Trust Me
Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max von Sydow
Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max Von Sydow
Sex Drive
Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Wizards of Waverly Place
Simon
The Big Bang Theory
Barry Kripke
Burn Notice
Paul
Because I Said So
Cute Food Spewing Guy
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Rory
Heroes
Attorney
Psych
George Cheslow
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Elliot
Bones
Lawrence Deighton
Weeds
Contest Organiser
Nadine in Dateland
Bob
Life of the Party
Bert
Kevin Hill
Wayne Ellis
CSI: NY
Lester Jayne
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Daniel Benjamin
Joan of Arcadia
Mr. Campbell
Las Vegas
Adam Clemo
Happy Family
CocoNate
Reno 911!
Pageant Dad
A.U.S.A.
Wally Berman
Old School
Teddy
Monk
Tom Donovan
Curb Your Enthusiasm
John Fowler
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Peter Ellis
Girlfriends
Ian Greenfield
Road Trip
Waiter
Charmed
Marcus
Petunia
Joe Cohen