John Ross Bowie
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1971-05-30 · New York City, New York, USA
Known for
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) — Barry Kripke
- Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) — Cavendish
- The Heat (2013) — NY Agent
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) — Sister Steve
- He's Just Not That Into You (2009) — Dan the Wiccan
- Bones (2005) — Lawrence Deighton
- The Rookie (2018) — Alan
- Heroes (2006) — Attorney
- Charmed (1998) — Marcus
- Road Trip (2000) — Waiter
- Station 19 (2018) — Paul
- Sex Drive (2008) — Dr. Clark Teddescoe
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) — Peter Ellis
- Monk (2002) — Tom Donovan
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) — Simon
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) — Rory