Acting credits
84
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
John Ross Bowie
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 29Series: 56Crew credits: 2
TMDB ID: 55425
IMDb ID: nm0101152
Known for: Acting
Born: May 30, 1971
Age: 55
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1998 - 2026
Years active: 29
Average TMDB rating: 6.91
Wikidata: Q3809587
Other jobs
Writer (2)
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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with John Ross Bowie.
In 4 weeks
as Ken Adelman
The Brink of War
2026 • Movie
as Self
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
2025 • Movie
as Doctor (voice)
Out for Delivery
2025 • Movie
as Self
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023 • Movie
as Belphegor
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022 • Movie
as Podcast Host
Grimcutty
2022 • Movie
as Ken
Witchy
2022 • Movie
as Nick
Bad Therapy
2020 • Movie
as Cavendish
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019 • Movie
as Jessup
Pet
2016 • Movie
as Patritzio
Between Us
2016 • Movie
as Mr. Luther
Primrose Lane
2015 • Movie
as Ted
Jason Nash Is Married
2014 • Movie
as Sven (voice)
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013 • Movie
as NY Agent
The Heat
2013 • Movie
as Mel (voice)
Dark Minions
2013 • Movie
as Steve's Manager
Movie Poster Contract
2011 • Movie
as Dan the Wiccan
He's Just Not That Into You
2009 • Movie
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Sex Drive
2008 • Movie
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
Because I Said So
2007 • Movie
as Rory
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006 • Movie
as Elliot
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006 • Movie
as Bob
Nadine in Dateland
2005 • Movie
as Bert
Life of the Party
2005 • Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with John Ross Bowie.
In 5 days
as Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke • 10 eps
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
2026 • Series
as Chauncey (voice) • 1 eps
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
2026 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
After Midnight
2024 • Series
as Dennis Rosner • 1 eps
CSI: Vegas
2021 • Series
as Brett • 5 eps
United States of Al
2021 • Series
as Scott • 5 eps
Feel Good
2020 • Series
as Gordon • 1 eps
Carol's Second Act
2019 • Series
as Tate Tippet • 1 eps
Perfect Harmony
2019 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
2019 • Series
as Alan • 1 eps
The Rookie
2018 • Series
as Gregory • 3 eps
The Neighborhood
2018 • Series
as Paul • 1 eps
Station 19
2018 • Series
as Loab (voice) • 1 eps
Milo Murphy's Law
2016 • Series
as Jimmy DiMeo • 63 eps
Speechless
2016 • Series
as Fred • 1 eps
Grace and Frankie
2015 • Series
as Lance • 1 eps
Fresh Off the Boat
2015 • Series
as What's-His-Name • 1 eps
Marry Me
2014 • Series
as Paul Peters • 6 eps
Chasing Life
2014 • Series
as Fiona's Male Boss • 1 eps
About a Boy
2014 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
2013 • Series
as Sister Steve • 1 eps
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 • Series
as Focus Group Member • 1 eps
Veep
2012 • Series
as Jeff • 1 eps
The Exes
2011 • Series
as Tyler McCarthy • 1 eps
Death in Paradise
2011 • Series