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
Sex Drive (2008)
as Dr. Clark Teddescoe
The Brink of War (2026)
as Ken Adelman
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
as Rory
Road Trip (2000)
as Waiter
Because I Said So (2007)
as Cute Food Spewing Guy
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace (2013)
as Sven (voice)
Grimcutty (2022)
as Podcast Host
Pet (2016)
as Jessup
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004)
as Elliot
Bad Therapy (2020)
as Nick
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist (2022)
as Belphegor
Old School (2003)
as Teddy
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
as Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story (2004)
as Daniel Benjamin
Life of the Party (2005)
as Bert
Jason Nash Is Married (2014)
as Ted
Between Us (2016)
as Patritzio
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special (2023)
as Self
Nadine in Dateland (2005)
as Bob
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk (2025)
as Self
Leonard in Slow Motion (2014)
Actor
Movie Poster Contract (2011)
as Steve's Manager
Dark Minions (2013)
as Mel (voice)
Out for Delivery (2025)
as Doctor (voice)
Witchy (2022)
as Ken
Primrose Lane (2015)
as Mr. Luther
Petunia (—)
as Joe Cohen