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
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Self
2025
Out For Delivery
Doctor (voice)
2025
After Midnight
Self · (1 episode)
2024
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Self
2023
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Belphegor
2022
Grimcutty
Podcast Host
2022
Witchy
Ken
2022
CSI: Vegas
Dennis Rosner · (1 episode)
2021
Bad Therapy
Nick
2020
Feel Good
Scott · (5 episodes)
2020
Jumanji: The Next Level
Cavendish
2019
Carol's Second Act
Gordon · (1 episode)
2019
Perfect Harmony
Tate Tippet · (1 episode)
2019
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self · (1 episode)
2019
The Rookie
Alan · (1 episode)
2018
The Neighborhood
Gregory · (2 episodes)
2018
Station 19
Paul · (1 episode)
2018
Milo Murphy's Law
Loab (voice) · (1 episode)
2016
Pet
Jessup
2016
Speechless
Jimmy DiMeo · (63 episodes)
2016
Between Us
Patritzio
2016
Primrose Lane
Mr. Luther
2015
Grace and Frankie
Fred · (1 episode)
2015
Fresh Off the Boat
Lance · (1 episode)
2015
Marry Me
What's-His-Name · (1 episode)
2014
Jason Nash Is Married
Ted
2014
Chasing Life
Paul Peters · (6 episodes)
2014
Riot
Himself · (4 episodes)
2014
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
About a Boy
Fiona's Male Boss · (1 episode)
2014
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Sven (voice)
2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sister Steve · (1 episode)
2013
The Heat
NY Agent
2013
Dark Minions
Mel (voice)
2013
Veep
Focus Group Member · (1 episode)
2012
TableTop
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
2012
The Exes
Jeff · (1 episode)
2011
Death in Paradise
Tyler McCarthy · (1 episode)
2011
Whitney
Eddie · (1 episode)
2011
Free Agents
Anders · (1 episode)
2011
Movie Poster Contract
Steve's Manager
2011
Happy Endings
Michael · (1 episode)
2011
Episodes
Psychiatrist · (5 episodes)
2011
Hot in Cleveland
Benny · (1 episode)
2010
Good Luck Charlie
Walter · (2 episodes)
2010
The League
Dr. Pete Wyland · (1 episode)
2009
Glee
Dennis · (1 episode)
2009
Party Down
Stuart · (1 episode)
2009
He's Just Not That Into You
Dan the Wiccan
2009
Trust Me
(1 episode)
2009
Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max von Sydow · (3 episodes)
2008
Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max Von Sydow · (1 episode)
2008
Sex Drive
Dr. Clark Teddescoe
2008
Wizards of Waverly Place
Simon · (1 episode)
2007
The Big Bang Theory
Barry Kripke · (25 episodes)
2007
Burn Notice
Paul · (1 episode)
2007
Because I Said So
Cute Food Spewing Guy
2007
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Rory
2006
Heroes
Attorney · (1 episode)
2006
Psych
George Cheslow · (1 episode)
2006
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Elliot
2006
Bones
Lawrence Deighton · (1 episode)
2005
Weeds
Contest Organiser · (1 episode)
2005
Nadine in Dateland
Bob
2005
Life of the Party
Bert
2005
Kevin Hill
Wayne Ellis · (1 episode)
2004
CSI: NY
Lester Jayne · (1 episode)
2004
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Elliot
2004
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Daniel Benjamin
2004
Joan of Arcadia
(1 episode)
2003
Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003
Happy Family
CocoNate · (1 episode)
2003
Reno 911!
Pageant Dad · (4 episodes)
2003
A.U.S.A.
Wally Berman · (12 episodes)
2003
Monk
Tom Donovan · (1 episode)
2002
Curb Your Enthusiasm
John Fowler · (1 episode)
2000
Girlfriends
(1 episode)
2000
Road Trip
Waiter
2000
Reykjavik
Ken Adelman
Old School
Teddy
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Peter Ellis · (1 episode)
2000
Charmed
Marcus · (1 episode)
1998
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Barry Kripke · (1 episode)