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John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

Acting1971New York City, New York, USA

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.

Acting History

2024
CSI: Vegas
TVas Dennis Rosner1 eps
After Midnight
TVas Self1 eps
2022
Grimcutty
as Podcast Host
The Neighborhood
TVas Gregory3 eps
Station 19
TVas Paul1 eps
Grace and Frankie
TVas Fred1 eps
The Rookie
TVas Alan1 eps
2021
Feel Good
TVas Scott5 eps
2019
Milo Murphy's Law
TVas Loab (voice)1 eps
Carol's Second Act
TVas Gordon1 eps
Perfect Harmony
TVas Tate Tippet
2017
Death in Paradise
TVas Tyler McCarthy1 eps
2016
Pet
as Jessup
Between Us
as Patritzio
Veep
TVas Focus Group Member1 eps
Speechless
TVas Jimmy DiMeo63 eps
2015
Primrose Lane
as Mr. Luther
TableTop
TVas Self - Guest2 eps
Fresh Off the Boat
TVas Lance1 eps
2014
Hot in Cleveland
TVas Benny1 eps
Episodes
TVas Psychiatrist5 eps
The Exes
TVas Jeff1 eps
About a Boy
TVas Fiona's Male Boss1 eps
Riot
TVas Himself4 eps
Marry Me
TVas What's-His-Name
Chasing Life
TVas Paul Peters6 eps
2013
The Heat
as NY Agent
Dark Minions
as Mel (voice)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
TVas Sister Steve1 eps
2012
The League
TVas Dr. Pete Wyland1 eps
Happy Endings
TVas Michael1 eps
2011
Bones
TVas Lawrence Deighton1 eps
The Glee Project
TVas Dennis (cameo)
Burn Notice
TVas Paul1 eps
Whitney
TVas Eddie
Free Agents
TVas Anders
2010
Party Down
TVas Stuart1 eps
Good Luck Charlie
TVas Walter2 eps
Weeds
TVas Contest Organiser1 eps
2009
The Big Bang Theory
TVas Barry Kripke25 eps
Wizards of Waverly Place
TVas Simon1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
TVas John Fowler1 eps
Glee
TVas Dennis1 eps
2008
Sex Drive
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
Childrens Hospital
TVas Dr. Max von Sydow / Dr. Max Von Sydow1 eps
Monk
TVas Tom Donovan1 eps
The Mighty B!
TVWriter2 eps
2007
Because I Said So
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TVas Peter Ellis1 eps
Heroes
TVas Attorney1 eps
2005
Reno 911!
TVas Pageant Dad4 eps
Las Vegas
TVas Adam Clemo1 eps
2004
Charmed
TVas Marcus1 eps
CSI: NY
TVas Lester Jayne1 eps
Joan of Arcadia
TVas Mr. Campbell1 eps
Kevin Hill
TVas Wayne Ellis1 eps
Girlfriends
TVas Ian Greenfield1 eps
2003
Happy Family
TVas CocoNate
2000
Road Trip
as Waiter

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
5/30/1971(54 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA