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.
28 movies · 57 shows
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
2025·1.0
Out for Delivery
2025·0.0
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
2023·5.0
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022·5.7
Grimcutty
2022·5.1
Witchy
2022·2.0
Bad Therapy
2020·4.3
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019·6.9
Pet
2016·5.9
Between Us
2016·5.1
Primrose Lane
2015·0.0
Jason Nash Is Married
2014·3.8
Leonard in Slow Motion
2014·7.0
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013·7.2
The Heat
2013·6.6
Dark Minions
2013·5.7
Movie Poster Contract
2011·8.0
He's Just Not That Into You
2009·6.6
Sex Drive
2008·6.4
Because I Said So
2007·5.9
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006·5.6
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006·6.1
Nadine in Dateland
2005·6.0
Life of the Party
2005·6.4
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
2004·5.2
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004·5.9
Old School
2003·0.0
Road Trip
2000·6.3