John Ross Bowie
Acting
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.
TV Shows(54)
After Midnight
Self
2024
CSI: Vegas
Dennis Rosner
2021
Feel Good
Scott
2020
Carol's Second Act
Gordon
2019
Perfect Harmony
Tate Tippet
2019
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self
2019
The Rookie
Alan
2018
The Neighborhood
Gregory
2018
Station 19
Paul
2018
Milo Murphy's Law
Loab (voice)
2016
Speechless
Jimmy DiMeo
2016
Grace and Frankie
Fred
2015
Fresh Off the Boat
Lance
2015
Marry Me
What's-His-Name
2014
Chasing Life
Paul Peters
2014
Riot
Himself
2014
About a Boy
Fiona's Male Boss
2014
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sister Steve
2013
Veep
Focus Group Member
2012
The Exes
Jeff
2011
Death in Paradise
Tyler McCarthy
2011
Whitney
Eddie
2011
Free Agents
Anders
2011
The Glee Project
Dennis (cameo)
2011
Happy Endings
Michael
2011
Episodes
Psychiatrist
2011
Hot in Cleveland
Benny
2010
Good Luck Charlie
Walter
2010
The League
Dr. Pete Wyland
2009
Glee
Dennis
2009
Party Down
Stuart
2009
Trust Me
2009
Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max von Sydow
2008
Wizards of Waverly Place
Simon
2007
The Big Bang Theory
Barry Kripke
2007
Burn Notice
Paul
2007
Heroes
Attorney
2006
Psych
George Cheslow
2006
Bones
Lawrence Deighton
2005
Weeds
Contest Organiser
2005
Kevin Hill
Wayne Ellis
2004
CSI: NY
Lester Jayne
2004
Joan of Arcadia
Mr. Campbell
2003
Las Vegas
Adam Clemo
2003
Happy Family
CocoNate
2003
Reno 911!
Pageant Dad
2003
A.U.S.A.
Wally Berman
2003
Monk
Tom Donovan
2002
Curb Your Enthusiasm
John Fowler
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Peter Ellis
2000
Girlfriends
Ian Greenfield
2000
Charmed
Marcus
1998
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Barry Kripke
Movies(30)
The Brink of War
Ken Adelman
2026
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Self
2025
Out for Delivery
Doctor (voice)
2025
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Self
2023
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Belphegor
2022
Grimcutty
Podcast Host
2022
Witchy
Ken
2022
Bad Therapy
Nick
2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Cavendish
2019
Pet
Jessup
2016
Between Us
Patritzio
2016
Primrose Lane
Mr. Luther
2015
Jason Nash Is Married
Ted
2014
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Sven the Seahorse (voice)
2013
The Heat
NY Agent
2013
Dark Minions
Mel (voice)
2013
Movie Poster Contract
Steve's Manager
2011
He's Just Not That Into You
Dan the Wiccan
2009
Sex Drive
Dr. Clark Teddescoe
2008
Because I Said So
Cute Food Spewing Guy
2007
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Rory
2006
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Elliot
2006
Nadine in Dateland
Bob
2005
Life of the Party
Bert
2005
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Elliot
2004
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Daniel Benjamin
2004
Old School
Teddy
2003
Road Trip
Waiter
2000
Petunia