John Ross Bowie
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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.
Known for
Credits
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
as Cavendish
The Heat (2013)
as NY Agent
He's Just Not That Into You (2009)
as Dan the Wiccan
The Brink of War (2026)
as Ken Adelman
Sex Drive (2008)
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Road Trip (2000)
as Waiter
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
as Rory
Grimcutty (2022)
as Podcast Host
Because I Said So (2007)
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
Pet (2016)
as Jessup
Bad Therapy (2020)
as Nick
Old School (2003)
as Teddy
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace (2013)
as Sven (voice)
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022)
as Belphegor
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004)
as Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story (2004)
as Daniel Benjamin
Between Us (2016)
as Patritzio
Jason Nash Is Married (2014)
as Ted
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
as Elliot
Nadine in Dateland (2005)
as Bob
Life of the Party (2005)
as Bert
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special (2023)
as Self
Dark Minions (2013)
as Mel (voice)
Out for Delivery (2025)
as Doctor (voice)
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk (2025)
as Self
Movie Poster Contract (2011)
as Steve's Manager
Leonard in Slow Motion (2014)
Actor
Petunia (—)
as Joe Cohen
Witchy (2022)
as Ken
Primrose Lane (2015)
as Mr. Luther