John Ross Bowie
Acting
Born: May 30, 1971
From: New York City, New York, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brink of War | Ken Adelman | 2026 | — |
| Out for Delivery | Doctor (voice) | 2025 | — |
| DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk | Self | 2025 | — |
| The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special | Self | 2023 | 5.0 |
| Witchy | Ken | 2022 | 2.0 |
| Grimcutty | Podcast Host | 2022 | 5.107 |
| Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist | Belphegor | 2022 | 5.7 |
| Bad Therapy | Nick | 2020 | 4.3 |
| Jumanji: The Next Level | Cavendish | 2019 | 6.875 |
| Between Us | Patritzio | 2016 | 5.1 |
| Pet | Jessup | 2016 | 5.852 |
| Primrose Lane | Mr. Luther | 2015 | — |
| Jason Nash Is Married | Ted | 2014 | 4.1 |
| Leonard in Slow Motion | 2014 | 7.0 | |
| Dark Minions | Mel (voice) | 2013 | 5.7 |
| Sofia the First: The Floating Palace | Sven (voice) | 2013 | 7.1 |
| The Heat | NY Agent | 2013 | 6.592 |
| Movie Poster Contract | Steve's Manager | 2011 | 8.0 |
| He's Just Not That Into You | Dan the Wiccan | 2009 | 6.6 |
| Sex Drive | Dr. Clark Teddescoe | 2008 | 6.387 |
| Because I Said So | Cute Food Spewing Guy | 2007 | 5.876 |
| What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole | Elliot | 2006 | 6.071 |
| The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Rory | 2006 | 5.581 |
| Life of the Party | Bert | 2005 | 6.375 |
| Nadine in Dateland | Bob | 2005 | 6.0 |
| What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? | Elliot | 2004 | 5.188 |
| Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story | Daniel Benjamin | 2004 | 5.917 |
| Old School | Teddy | 2003 | — |
| Road Trip | Waiter | 2000 | 6.237 |
| Petunia | — | ||
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1971 |
| From | New York City, … |