Acting credits
86
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
John Ross Bowie
Acting
Career Snapshot
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TMDB popularity
2.3
Moderate attention
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Movies: 29Series: 58Crew 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: 6.94
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.
The Brink of War
as Ken Adelman
2026 Movie
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
as Self
2025 Movie
Out for Delivery
as Doctor (voice)
2025 Movie
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
as Self
2023 Movie
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
as Belphegor
2022 Movie
Grimcutty
as Podcast Host
2022 Movie
Witchy
as Ken
2022 Movie
Bad Therapy
as Nick
2020 Movie
Jumanji: The Next Level
as Cavendish
2019 Movie
Pet
as Jessup
2016 Movie
Between Us
as Patritzio
2016 Movie
Primrose Lane
as Mr. Luther
2015 Movie
Jason Nash Is Married
as Ted
2014 Movie
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
as Sven (voice)
2013 Movie
The Heat
as NY Agent
2013 Movie
Dark Minions
as Mel (voice)
2013 Movie
Movie Poster Contract
as Steve's Manager
2011 Movie
He's Just Not That Into You
as Dan the Wiccan
2009 Movie
Sex Drive
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
2008 Movie
Because I Said So
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
2007 Movie
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
as Rory
2006 Movie
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
as Elliot
2006 Movie
Nadine in Dateland
as Bob
2005 Movie
Life of the Party
as Bert
2005 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with John Ross Bowie.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
as Barry Kripke • 10 eps
2026 Series
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
as Self • 1 eps
2026 Series
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
as Chauncey (voice) • 1 eps
2026 Series
After Midnight
as Self • 1 eps
2024 Series
CSI: Vegas
as Dennis Rosner • 1 eps
2021 Series
United States of Al
as Brett • 5 eps
2021 Series
Feel Good
as Scott • 5 eps
2020 Series
Carol's Second Act
as Gordon • 1 eps
2019 Series
Perfect Harmony
as Tate Tippet • 1 eps
2019 Series
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
as Self • 1 eps
2019 Series
The Rookie
as Alan • 1 eps
2018 Series
The Neighborhood
as Gregory • 3 eps
2018 Series
Station 19
as Paul • 1 eps
2018 Series
Milo Murphy's Law
as Loab (voice) • 1 eps
2016 Series
Speechless
as Jimmy DiMeo • 63 eps
2016 Series
Grace and Frankie
as Fred • 1 eps
2015 Series
Fresh Off the Boat
as Lance • 1 eps
2015 Series
Marry Me
as What's-His-Name • 1 eps
2014 Series
Chasing Life
as Paul Peters • 6 eps
2014 Series
About a Boy
as Fiona's Male Boss • 1 eps
2014 Series
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self • 1 eps
2013 Series
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
as Sister Steve • 1 eps
2013 Series
Veep
as Focus Group Member • 1 eps
2012 Series
House of Lies
as Spalding Winter • 1 eps
2012 Series