Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? | Elliot | 2004 |
| What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole | Elliot | 2006 |
| Between Us | Patritzio | 2016 |
| Movie Poster Contract | Steve's Manager | 2011 |
| The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special | Self | 2023 |
| Life of the Party | Bert | 2005 |
| Nadine in Dateland | Bob | 2005 |
| Jason Nash Is Married | Ted | 2014 |
| Witchy | Ken | 2022 |
| Dark Minions | Mel (voice) | 2013 |
| Road Trip | Waiter | 2000 |
| Grimcutty | Podcast Host | 2022 |
| Leonard in Slow Motion | 2014 | |
| Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist | Belphegor | 2022 |
| Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story | Daniel Benjamin | 2004 |
| Primrose Lane | Mr. Luther | 2015 |
| Sofia the First: The Floating Palace | Sven (voice) | 2013 |
| He's Just Not That Into You | Dan | 2009 |
| Because I Said So | Cute Food Spewing Guy | 2007 |
| Pet | Jessup | 2016 |
| The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Rory | 2006 |
| The Heat | NY Agent | 2013 |
| Jumanji: The Next Level | Cavendish | 2019 |
| Bad Therapy | Nick | 2020 |
| Sex Drive | Dr. Clark Teddescoe | 2008 |
| Reykjavik | Ken Adelman | 1970 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Glee | Dennis | 2009 |
| The Big Bang Theory | Barry Kripke | 2007 |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Peter Ellis | 2000 |
| Joan of Arcadia | 2003 | |
| Las Vegas | 2003 | |
| Girlfriends | 2000 | |
| Reno 911! | Pageant Dad | 2003 |
| Charmed | Marcus | 1998 |
| CSI: NY | Lester Jayne | 2004 |
| Free Agents | Anders | 2011 |
| A.U.S.A. | Wally Berman | 2003 |
| Feel Good | Scott | 2020 |
| Trust Me | 2009 | |
| Party Down | Stuart | 2009 |
| Heroes | Attorney | 2006 |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Sister Steve | 2013 |
| Riot | Himself | 2014 |
| Weeds | Contest Organiser | 2005 |
| Chasing Life | Paul Peters | 2014 |
| The Rookie | Alan | 2018 |
| Burn Notice | Paul | 2007 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | John Fowler | 2000 |
| Speechless | Jimmy DiMeo | 2016 |
| Childrens Hospital | Dr. Max von Sydow | 2008 |
| Childrens Hospital | Dr. Max Von Sydow | 2008 |
| Death in Paradise | Tyler McCarthy | 2011 |
| Episodes | Psychiatrist | 2011 |
| Monk | Tom Donovan | 2002 |
| Veep | Focus Group Member | 2012 |
| The League | Dr. Pete Wyland | 2009 |
| Grace and Frankie | Fred | 2015 |
| Kevin Hill | Wayne Ellis | 2004 |
| The Neighborhood | Gregory | 2018 |
| Station 19 | Paul | 2018 |
| Milo Murphy's Law | Loab (voice) | 2016 |
| Wizards of Waverly Place | Simon | 2007 |
| Under A Rock with Tig Notaro | Self | 2019 |
| Psych | George Cheslow | 2006 |
| Bones | Lawrence Deighton | 2005 |
| CSI: Vegas | Dennis Rosner | 2021 |
| Hot in Cleveland | Benny | 2010 |
| Carol's Second Act | Gordon | 2019 |
| Perfect Harmony | Tate Tippet | 2019 |
| After Midnight | Self | 2024 |
| Fresh Off the Boat | Lance | 2015 |
| Happy Endings | Michael | 2011 |
| Good Luck Charlie | Walter | 2010 |
| The Exes | Jeff | 2011 |
| @midnight with Chris Hardwick | Self | 2013 |
| Whitney | Eddie | 2011 |
| Happy Family | CocoNate | 2003 |
| Marry Me | What's-His-Name | 2014 |
