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John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

Birthday: 1971-05-30 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2020
Bad Therapy

as    Nick

2016
Pet

as    Jessup

2016
Speechless

as    Jimmy DiMeo

2015
Primrose Lane

as    Mr. Luther

2014
Riot

as    Himself

2013
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

as    Sven (voice)

2006
2004
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?

as    Elliot

2003
A.U.S.A.

as    Wally Berman