Acting
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.
Filmography
The Brink of War
Film · 2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Series · 2026
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
Series · 2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
Series · 2026
Out for Delivery
Film · 2025
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Film · 2025
After Midnight
Series · 2024
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Film · 2023
Witchy
Film · 2022
Grimcutty
Film · 2022
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Film · 2022
CSI: Vegas
Series · 2021
United States of Al
Series · 2021
Bad Therapy
Film · 2020
Feel Good
Series · 2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Film · 2019
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Series · 2019
Carol's Second Act
Series · 2019
Perfect Harmony
Series · 2019
The Rookie
Series · 2018
The Neighborhood
Series · 2018
Station 19
Series · 2018
Between Us
Film · 2016
Pet
Film · 2016
Speechless
Series · 2016
Milo Murphy's Law
Series · 2016
Primrose Lane
Film · 2015
Grace and Frankie
Series · 2015
Fresh Off the Boat
Series · 2015
Jason Nash Is Married
Film · 2014
Leonard in Slow Motion
Film · 2014
Riot
Series · 2014
Chasing Life
Series · 2014
Marry Me
Series · 2014
About a Boy
Series · 2014
Dark Minions
Film · 2013
The Heat
Film · 2013
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Film · 2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Series · 2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Series · 2013
Veep
Series · 2012
House of Lies
Series · 2012
Movie Poster Contract
Film · 2011
Free Agents
Series · 2011
Death in Paradise
Series · 2011
Episodes
Series · 2011
Happy Endings
Series · 2011
The Exes
Series · 2011
Whitney
Series · 2011
The Glee Project
Series · 2011
Hot in Cleveland
Series · 2010
Good Luck Charlie
Series · 2010
He's Just Not That Into You
Film · 2009
Glee
Series · 2009
Trust Me
Series · 2009
Party Down
Series · 2009
The League
Series · 2009
Sex Drive
Film · 2008
Childrens Hospital
Series · 2008
Childrens Hospital
Series · 2008
Because I Said So
Film · 2007
The Big Bang Theory
Series · 2007
Burn Notice
Series · 2007
Wizards of Waverly Place
Series · 2007
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Film · 2006
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Film · 2006
Heroes
Series · 2006
Psych
Series · 2006
Life of the Party
Film · 2005
Nadine in Dateland
Film · 2005
Weeds
Series · 2005
Bones
Series · 2005
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Film · 2004
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Film · 2004
CSI: NY
Series · 2004
Kevin Hill
Series · 2004
Old School
Film · 2003
Joan of Arcadia
Series · 2003
Las Vegas
Series · 2003
Reno 911!
Series · 2003
A.U.S.A.
Series · 2003
Happy Family
Series · 2003
Monk
Series · 2002
Road Trip
Film · 2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Series · 2000
Girlfriends
Series · 2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Series · 2000
Charmed
Series · 1998
Petunia
Film