
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.
Acted in 80
2020s
- 2026
Petunia
Joe Cohen
- 2025
Out for Delivery
Doctor (voice)
- 2022
Witchy
Ken
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Perfect Harmony
Tate Tippet · 1 episode
- 2018
- 2016
Between Us
Patritzio
- 2015
Primrose Lane
Mr. Luther
- 2014
Jason Nash Is Married
Ted
- 2013
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Sven (voice)
Dark Minions
Mel (voice)
- 2012
- 2011
Movie Poster Contract
Steve's Manager
The Glee Project
Dennis (cameo) · 1 episode
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Trust Me
TV
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Elliot
- 2005
Nadine in Dateland
Bob
Life of the Party
Bert
- 2004
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Daniel Benjamin
- 2003
Happy Family
CocoNate · 1 episode
A.U.S.A.
Wally Berman · 12 episodes
- 2002
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
Wrote 2
2010s
- 2013
Dark Minions
Writer
2000s
- 2008
Appearances6
2020s
- 2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
Self · 1 episode
- 2025
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Self
- 2024
- 2023
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Self
2010s
- 2019
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self · 1 episode
- 2013