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John Ross Bowie
- Born
- (age 55)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 89 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.
Signature work
Known For
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TV
6.9
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Jumanji: The Next Level
6.6
Movie
The Heat
8.2
TV
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
6.6
Movie
He's Just Not That Into You
8.2
TV
Bones
8.5
TV
The Rookie
7.4
TV
Heroes
8.2
TV
Charmed
6.3
Movie
Road Trip
8.2
TV
Station 19
6.4
Movie
Sex Drive
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.9
TV
Monk
8.6
TV
Wizards of Waverly Place
5.6
Movie
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
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TV
Psych
7.5
TV
Weeds
Acting credits 88
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Petunia Film | Joe Cohen |
| 2026 | The Brink of War Film | Ken Adelman |
| 2026 | Stuart Fails to Save the Universe TV | Barry Kripke (10 ep) |
| 2026 | Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2026 | Sofia the First: Royal Magic TV | Chauncey (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2025 | DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk Film | Self |
| 2025 | Out for Delivery Film | Doctor (voice) |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2023 | The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special Film | Self |
| 2022 | Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist Film | Belphegor |
| 2022 | Grimcutty Film | Podcast Host |
| 2022 | Witchy Film | Ken |
| 2021 | CSI: Vegas TV | Dennis Rosner (1 ep) |
| 2021 | United States of Al TV | Brett (5 ep) |
| 2020 | Bad Therapy Film | Nick |
| 2020 | Feel Good TV | Scott (5 ep) |
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level Film | Cavendish |
| 2019 | Carol's Second Act TV | Gordon (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Perfect Harmony TV | Tate Tippet (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Under A Rock with Tig Notaro TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2018 | The Rookie TV | Alan (1 ep) |
| 2018 | The Neighborhood TV | Gregory (3 ep) |
| 2018 | Station 19 TV | Paul (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Milo Murphy's Law TV | Loab (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Pet Film | Jessup |
| 2016 | Speechless TV | Jimmy DiMeo (63 ep) |
| 2016 | Between Us Film | Patritzio |
| 2015 | Primrose Lane Film | Mr. Luther |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie TV | Fred (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat TV | Lance (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Marry Me TV | What's-His-Name (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Jason Nash Is Married Film | Ted |
| 2014 | Chasing Life TV | Paul Peters (6 ep) |
| 2014 | Riot TV | Himself (4 ep) |
| 2014 | Leonard in Slow Motion Film | |
| 2014 | About a Boy TV | Fiona's Male Boss (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Sofia the First: The Floating Palace Film | Sven (voice) |
| 2013 | @midnight with Chris Hardwick TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine TV | Sister Steve (1 ep) |
| 2013 | The Heat Film | NY Agent |
| 2013 | Dark Minions Film | Mel (voice) |
| 2012 | Veep TV | Focus Group Member (1 ep) |
| 2012 | House of Lies TV | Spalding Winter (1 ep) |
| 2011 | The Exes TV | Jeff (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Death in Paradise TV | Tyler McCarthy (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Whitney TV | Eddie (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Free Agents TV | Anders (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Movie Poster Contract Film | Steve's Manager |
| 2011 | The Glee Project TV | Dennis (cameo) (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Happy Endings TV | Michael (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Episodes TV | Psychiatrist (5 ep) |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland TV | Benny (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie TV | Walter (2 ep) |
| 2009 | The League TV | Dr. Pete Wyland (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Glee TV | Dennis (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Party Down TV | Stuart (1 ep) |
| 2009 | He's Just Not That Into You Film | Dan the Wiccan |
| 2009 | Trust Me TV | (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Childrens Hospital TV | Dr. Max von Sydow, Dr. Max Von Sydow (3 ep) |
| 2008 | Sex Drive Film | Dr. Clark Teddescoe |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dark Minions Film | Writer |
| 2008 | The Mighty B! TV | Writer (2 ep) |