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John Ross Bowie
Acting
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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew 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
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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.
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as Simon • 1 eps
Wizards of Waverly Place
2007 • Series
as Alan • 1 eps
The Rookie
2018 • Series
as Sister Steve • 1 eps
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 • Series
as Paul • 1 eps
Station 19
2018 • Series
as Lawrence Deighton • 1 eps
Bones
2005 • Series
as Marcus • 1 eps
Charmed
1998 • Series
as John Fowler • 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 • Series
as Tom Donovan • 1 eps
Monk
2002 • Series
as Barry Kripke • 25 eps
The Big Bang Theory
2007 • Series
as George Cheslow • 1 eps
Psych
2006 • Series
as Walter • 2 eps
Good Luck Charlie
2010 • Series
as Dennis Rosner • 1 eps
CSI: Vegas
2021 • Series
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as Alan • 1 eps
The Rookie
2018 • Series
as Peter Ellis • 1 eps
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 • Series
as Lawrence Deighton • 1 eps
Bones
2005 • Series
as Tyler McCarthy • 1 eps
Death in Paradise
2011 • Series
as Tom Donovan • 1 eps
Monk
2002 • Series
as Sister Steve • 1 eps
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
2013 • Series
as Marcus • 1 eps
Charmed
1998 • Series
as George Cheslow • 1 eps
Psych
2006 • Series
as John Fowler • 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 • Series
as Attorney • 1 eps
Heroes
2006 • Series
as Barry Kripke • 25 eps
The Big Bang Theory
2007 • Series
as Lester Jayne • 1 eps
CSI: NY
2004 • Series
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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
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In 4 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