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John Ross Bowie
Acting
Born: 1971
New York City, New York, USA
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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.
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.
Known For
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke
2026 · US
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
Chauncey (voice)
2026 · US
CSI: Vegas
Dennis Rosner
2021 · US
United States of Al
Brett
2021 · US
Feel Good
Scott
2020 · GB
Carol's Second Act
Gordon
2019 · US
Perfect Harmony
Tate Tippet
2019 · US
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self
2019 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fails to Save the Universe | 2026 | Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke |
| Sofia the First: Royal Magic | 2026 | Chauncey (voice) |
| CSI: Vegas | 2021 | Dennis Rosner |
| United States of Al | 2021 | Brett |
| Feel Good | 2020 | Scott |
| Carol's Second Act | 2019 | Gordon |
| Perfect Harmony | 2019 | Tate Tippet |
| Under A Rock with Tig Notaro | 2019 | Self |
| The Neighborhood | 2018 | Gregory |
| Station 19 | 2018 | Paul |
| Milo Murphy's Law | 2016 | Loab (voice) |
| Speechless | 2016 | Jimmy DiMeo |
| Fresh Off the Boat | 2015 | Lance |
| Chasing Life | 2014 | Paul Peters |
| About a Boy | 2014 | Fiona's Male Boss |
| @midnight with Chris Hardwick | 2013 | Self |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | 2013 | Sister Steve |
| Veep | 2012 | Focus Group Member |
| The Exes | 2011 | Jeff |
| Death in Paradise | 2011 | Tyler McCarthy |
| Free Agents | 2011 | Anders |
| The Glee Project | 2011 | Dennis (cameo) |
| Happy Endings | 2011 | Michael |
| Episodes | 2011 | Psychiatrist |
| Hot in Cleveland | 2010 | Benny |
| Good Luck Charlie | 2010 | Walter |
| The League | 2009 | Dr. Pete Wyland |
| Glee | 2009 | Dennis |
| Party Down | 2009 | Stuart |
| Childrens Hospital | 2008 | Dr. Max von Sydow |
| The Mighty B! | 2008 | Writer |
| Wizards of Waverly Place | 2007 | Simon |
| The Big Bang Theory | 2007 | Barry Kripke |
| Burn Notice | 2007 | Paul |
| Psych | 2006 | George Cheslow |
| Weeds | 2005 | Contest Organiser |
| Kevin Hill | 2004 | Wayne Ellis |
| CSI: NY | 2004 | Lester Jayne |
| Las Vegas | 2003 | Adam Clemo |
| A.U.S.A. | 2003 | Wally Berman |
| Monk | 2002 | Tom Donovan |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | 2000 | John Fowler |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2000 | Peter Ellis |