John Ross Bowie
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
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
Road Trip
2000
as Waiter
Sex Drive
2008
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006
as Rory
Pet
2016
as Jessup
Because I Said So
2007
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
Reykjavik
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as Ken Adelman
Grimcutty
2022
as Podcast Host
Bad Therapy
2020
as Nick
Nadine in Dateland
2005
as Bob
Witchy
2022
as Ken
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013
as Sven (voice)
Old School
2003
as Teddy
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
2004
as Daniel Benjamin
Life of the Party
2005
as Bert
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022
as Belphegor
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
2006
as Elliot
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
2004
as Elliot