John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

Acting
Born 1971-05-30New York City, New York, USA

Biography

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.

Movies (30)

The Brink of War
7.2

The Brink of War

2026Movie7.2
Jumanji: The Next Level
6.9

Jumanji: The Next Level

2019Movie6.9
The Heat
6.6

The Heat

2013Movie6.6
He's Just Not That Into You
6.6

He's Just Not That Into You

2009Movie6.6
Sex Drive
6.4

Sex Drive

2008Movie6.4
Road Trip
6.3

Road Trip

2000Movie6.3
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
5.6

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

2006Movie5.6
Old School

Old School

2003Movie
Because I Said So
5.9

Because I Said So

2007Movie5.9
Pet
5.9

Pet

2016Movie5.9
Between Us
5.1

Between Us

2016Movie5.1
Grimcutty
5.0

Grimcutty

2022Movie5.0
Bad Therapy
4.3

Bad Therapy

2020Movie4.3
Nadine in Dateland
6.0

Nadine in Dateland

2005Movie6.0
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
7.2

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

2013Movie7.2
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
5.3

What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?

2004Movie5.3
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
5.0

The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special

2023Movie5.0
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
5.7

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

2022Movie5.7
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
5.9

Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story

2004Movie5.9
Life of the Party
6.4

Life of the Party

2005Movie6.4
Jason Nash Is Married
3.8

Jason Nash Is Married

2014Movie3.8
Dark Minions
5.7

Dark Minions

2013Movie5.7
Movie Poster Contract
8.0

Movie Poster Contract

2011Movie8.0
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
1.0

DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk

2025Movie1.0
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
6.1

What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole

2006Movie6.1
Primrose Lane

Primrose Lane

2015Movie
Out for Delivery

Out for Delivery

2025Movie
Witchy
2.0

Witchy

2022Movie2.0
Petunia

Petunia

Movie
Leonard in Slow Motion
7.0

Leonard in Slow Motion

2014Movie7.0

TV Shows (58)

The Rookie
8.5

The Rookie

2018Series8.5
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.6

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000Series7.6
Bones
8.2

Bones

2005Series8.2
Death in Paradise
7.4

Death in Paradise

2011Series7.4
Charmed
8.2

Charmed

1998Series8.2
Psych
7.9

Psych

2006Series7.9
Monk
7.9

Monk

2002Series7.9
CSI: NY
7.3

CSI: NY

2004Series7.3
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
8.2

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

2013Series8.2
Heroes
7.4

Heroes

2006Series7.4
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.1

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000Series8.1
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
9.0

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

2026Series9.0
Glee
6.8

Glee

2009Series6.8
The Big Bang Theory
7.9

The Big Bang Theory

2007Series7.9
Las Vegas
7.0

Las Vegas

2003Series7.0
Grace and Frankie
7.7

Grace and Frankie

2015Series7.7
Reno 911!
7.2

Reno 911!

2003Series7.2
Burn Notice
7.5

Burn Notice

2007Series7.5
Hot in Cleveland
7.2

Hot in Cleveland

2010Series7.2
Weeds
7.5

Weeds

2005Series7.5
Station 19
8.2

Station 19

2018Series8.2
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
5.3

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013Series5.3
Wizards of Waverly Place
8.6

Wizards of Waverly Place

2007Series8.6
Girlfriends
7.3

Girlfriends

2000Series7.3
The Neighborhood
7.6

The Neighborhood

2018Series7.6
Childrens Hospital
6.9

Childrens Hospital

2008Series6.9
After Midnight
5.5

After Midnight

2024Series5.5
Fresh Off the Boat
7.2

Fresh Off the Boat

2015Series7.2
Veep
7.5

Veep

2012Series7.5
Good Luck Charlie
7.9

Good Luck Charlie

2010Series7.9
Joan of Arcadia
7.3

Joan of Arcadia

2003Series7.3
CSI: Vegas
7.7

CSI: Vegas

2021Series7.7
Speechless
6.9

Speechless

2016Series6.9
The League
7.4

The League

2009Series7.4
Happy Endings
6.9

Happy Endings

2011Series6.9
Party Down
7.4

Party Down

2009Series7.4
House of Lies
6.6

House of Lies

2012Series6.6
Milo Murphy's Law
7.4

Milo Murphy's Law

2016Series7.4
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
8.8

Sofia the First: Royal Magic

2026Series8.8
Episodes
7.2

Episodes

2011Series7.2
The Exes
6.6

The Exes

2011Series6.6
Whitney
5.2

Whitney

2011Series5.2
Chasing Life
7.2

Chasing Life

2014Series7.2
Feel Good
7.1

Feel Good

2020Series7.1
About a Boy
6.4

About a Boy

2014Series6.4
Kevin Hill
5.1

Kevin Hill

2004Series5.1
United States of Al
6.6

United States of Al

2021Series6.6
Carol's Second Act
6.1

Carol's Second Act

2019Series6.1
Marry Me
5.9

Marry Me

2014Series5.9
Happy Family
7.0

Happy Family

2003Series7.0
Trust Me
6.1

Trust Me

2009Series6.1
Perfect Harmony
6.1

Perfect Harmony

2019Series6.1
Free Agents
5.0

Free Agents

2011Series5.0
The Glee Project
7.0

The Glee Project

2011Series7.0
A.U.S.A.
7.0

A.U.S.A.

2003Series7.0
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
6.0

Under A Rock with Tig Notaro

2019Series6.0
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast

2026Series
Riot
1.0

Riot

2014Series1.0