John Ross Bowie
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.
Movie Appearances
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
as Elliot
2004
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
as Elliot
2006
Between Us
as Patritzio
2016
Movie Poster Contract
as Steve's Manager
2011
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
as Self
2023
Life of the Party
as Bert
2005
Nadine in Dateland
as Bob
2005
Jason Nash Is Married
as Ted
2014
Witchy
as Ken
2022
Dark Minions
as Mel (voice)
2013
Road Trip
as Waiter
2000
Grimcutty
as Podcast Host
2022
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
as Belphegor
2022
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
as Daniel Benjamin
2004
Primrose Lane
as Mr. Luther
2015
He's Just Not That Into You
as Dan the Wiccan
2009
Because I Said So
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
2007
Pet
as Jessup
2016
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
as Rory
2006
TV Appearances
Glee
as Dennis
2009
The Big Bang Theory
as Barry Kripke
2007
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Peter Ellis
2000
Joan of Arcadia
as Mr. Campbell
2003
Las Vegas
as Adam Clemo
2003
Girlfriends
as Ian Greenfield
2000
Reno 911!
as Pageant Dad
2003
Charmed
as Marcus
1998
CSI: NY
as Lester Jayne
2004
Free Agents
as Anders
2011
A.U.S.A.
as Wally Berman
2003
Feel Good
as Scott
2020