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 (86 titles)
MovieThe Brink of War
Ken Adelman · 2026
ShowStuart Fails to Save the Universe
Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke · 2026
8.6ShowSofia the First: Royal Magic
Chauncey (voice) · 2026
1.0MovieDIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Self · 2025
MovieOut for Delivery
Doctor (voice) · 2025
5.5ShowAfter Midnight
Self · 2024
5.0MovieThe Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Self · 2023
5.7MovieReno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Belphegor · 2022
5.1MovieGrimcutty
Podcast Host · 2022
2.0MovieWitchy
Ken · 2022
7.7ShowCSI: Vegas
Dennis Rosner · 2021
6.6ShowUnited States of Al
Brett · 2021
4.3MovieBad Therapy
Nick · 2020
7.2ShowFeel Good
Scott · 2020
6.9MovieJumanji: The Next Level
Cavendish · 2019
6.1ShowCarol's Second Act
Gordon · 2019
6.1ShowPerfect Harmony
Tate Tippet · 2019
6.0ShowUnder A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self · 2019
8.6ShowThe Rookie
Alan · 2018
7.6ShowThe Neighborhood
Gregory · 2018
8.2ShowStation 19
Paul · 2018
7.4ShowMilo Murphy's Law
Loab (voice) · 2016
5.9MoviePet
Jessup · 2016
6.9ShowSpeechless
Jimmy DiMeo · 2016
5.1MovieBetween Us
Patritzio · 2016
MoviePrimrose Lane
Mr. Luther · 2015
7.7ShowGrace and Frankie
Fred · 2015
7.2ShowFresh Off the Boat
Lance · 2015
5.9ShowMarry Me
What's-His-Name · 2014
3.8MovieJason Nash Is Married
Ted · 2014