John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie

Acting
Born May 30, 1971
From New York City, New York, USA

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

Jumanji: The Next Level
6.9

Jumanji: The Next Level

Cavendish
He's Just Not That Into You
6.6

He's Just Not That Into You

Dan the Wiccan
Road Trip
6.2

Road Trip

Waiter
The Heat
6.6

The Heat

NY Agent
Sex Drive
6.4

Sex Drive

Dr. Clark Teddescoe
The Brink Of War

The Brink Of War

Ken Adelman
Pet
5.8

Pet

Jessup
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
5.6

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Rory
Because I Said So
5.9

Because I Said So

Cute Food Spewing Guy
Grimcutty
5.1

Grimcutty

Podcast Host

Filmography — Acting

Jumanji: The Next Level
6.9
2019

Jumanji: The Next Level

Cavendish
He's Just Not That Into You
6.6
2009

He's Just Not That Into You

Dan the Wiccan
Road Trip
6.2
2000

Road Trip

Waiter
The Heat
6.6
2013

The Heat

NY Agent
Sex Drive
6.4
2008

Sex Drive

Dr. Clark Teddescoe
The Brink Of War
2026

The Brink Of War

Ken Adelman
Pet
5.8
2016

Pet

Jessup
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
5.6
2006

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Rory
Because I Said So
5.9
2007

Because I Said So

Cute Food Spewing Guy
Grimcutty
5.1
2022

Grimcutty

Podcast Host
Bad Therapy
4.3
2020

Bad Therapy

Nick
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
7.1
2013

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

Sven (voice)
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
5.7
2022

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist

Belphegor
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
5.2
2004

What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?

Elliot
Jason Nash Is Married
4.1
2014

Jason Nash Is Married

Ted
Between Us
5.1
2016

Between Us

Patritzio
Nadine in Dateland
5.0
2005

Nadine in Dateland

Bob
Life of the Party
6.1
2005

Life of the Party

Bert
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
5.0
2023

The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special

Self
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
6.0
2006

What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole

Elliot
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
5.8
2004

Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story

Daniel Benjamin
Old School
2003

Old School

Teddy
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
10.0
2013

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

Sven the Seahorse (voice)
Dark Minions
5.7
2013

Dark Minions

Mel (voice)
Witchy
2.0
2022

Witchy

Ken
7.0
2014

Leonard in Slow Motion
Out for Delivery
2025

Out for Delivery

Doctor (voice)
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
2025

DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk

Self

Petunia
Movie Poster Contract
8.0
2011

Movie Poster Contract

Steve's Manager
Primrose Lane
2015

Primrose Lane

Mr. Luther

Filmography — Crew

Dark Minions

Dark Minions

Writer