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John Ross Bowie

Acting Born May 30, 1971 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

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.

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Full filmography

  • The Rookie (2018) as Alan
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Peter Ellis
  • Bones (2005) as Lawrence Deighton
  • Monk (2002) as Tom Donovan
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Tyler McCarthy
  • Charmed (1998) as Marcus
  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Sister Steve
  • CSI: NY (2004) as Lester Jayne
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as John Fowler
  • Glee (2009) as Dennis
  • Psych (2006) as George Cheslow
  • The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Barry Kripke
  • Heroes (2006) as Attorney
  • Burn Notice (2007) as Paul
  • Weeds (2005) as Contest Organiser
  • Station 19 (2018) as Paul
  • Las Vegas (2003) as Adam Clemo
  • Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Lance
  • Reno 911! (2003) as Pageant Dad
  • Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Walter
  • Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Benny
  • Veep (2012) as Focus Group Member
  • The Neighborhood (2018) as Gregory
  • Childrens Hospital (2008) as Dr. Max Von Sydow