John Ross Bowie

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.

John Ross Bowie is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2026), Feel Good (2020), Speechless (2016), The Heat (2013), The Big Bang Theory (2007), What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004), Girlfriends (2000), Death in Paradise (2011).

The recorded credits span 1998 to 2026, including 2 movies and 28 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.