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