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