Cast & creator
John Ross Bowie
Best known for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Rookie, Bones
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.
31
film credits
60
television credits
89
1998–2026 · acting roles
6.6
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (91)
Showing 91 of 91 credits
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Peter Ellis
2000
The Rookie
Alan
2018
Bones
Lawrence Deighton
2005
Charmed
Marcus
1998
Monk
Tom Donovan
2002
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Sister Steve
2013
Death in Paradise
Tyler McCarthy
2011
Curb Your Enthusiasm
John Fowler
2000
Psych
George Cheslow
2006
Heroes
Attorney
2006
CSI: NY
Lester Jayne
2004
Glee
Dennis
2009
Las Vegas
Adam Clemo
2003
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
Self
2013
Weeds
Contest Organiser
2005
Station 19
Paul
2018
The Big Bang Theory
Barry Kripke
2007
Fresh Off the Boat
Lance
2015
After Midnight
Self
2024
Hot in Cleveland
Benny
2010
Reno 911!
Pageant Dad
2003
Burn Notice
Paul
2007
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Barry Kripke
2026
Girlfriends
Ian Greenfield
2000
Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max von Sydow
2008Childrens Hospital
Dr. Max Von Sydow
2008
The Neighborhood
Gregory
2018
Grace and Frankie
Fred
2015
Good Luck Charlie
Walter
2010
Veep
Focus Group Member
2012
Wizards of Waverly Place
Simon
2007
The League
Dr. Pete Wyland
2009
Happy Endings
Michael
2011
Speechless
Jimmy DiMeo
2016
CSI: Vegas
Dennis Rosner
2021
Joan of Arcadia
Mr. Campbell
2003
House of Lies
Spalding Winter
2012
Party Down
Stuart
2009
Milo Murphy's Law
Loab (voice)
2016
The Exes
Jeff
2011
Episodes
Psychiatrist
2011
Kevin Hill
Wayne Ellis
2004
The Mighty B!
Writer
2008
Chasing Life
Paul Peters
2014
About a Boy
Fiona's Male Boss
2014
Jumanji: The Next Level
Cavendish
2019
Whitney
Eddie
2011
The Heat
NY Agent
2013
United States of Al
Brett
2021
Free Agents
Anders
2011
He's Just Not That Into You
Dan the Wiccan
2009
Carol's Second Act
Gordon
2019
Sofia the First: Royal Magic
Chauncey (voice)
2026
Sex Drive
Dr. Clark Teddescoe
2008
Marry Me
What's-His-Name
2014
Happy Family
CocoNate
2003
Feel Good
Scott
2020
The Brink of War
Ken Adelman
2026
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Rory
2006
Perfect Harmony
Tate Tippet
2019
Road Trip
Waiter
2000
Trust Me
2009
Because I Said So
Cute Food Spewing Guy
2007
The Glee Project
Dennis (cameo)
2011
A.U.S.A.
Wally Berman
2003
Under A Rock with Tig Notaro
Self
2019
Grimcutty
Podcast Host
2022
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Belphegor
2022
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Podcast
Self
2026
Pet
Jessup
2016
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Sven (voice)
2013
Bad Therapy
Nick
2020
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Elliot
2004
Old School
Teddy
2003
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
Elliot
2006
Life of the Party
Bert
2005Riot
Himself
2014
Jason Nash Is Married
Ted
2014
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Daniel Benjamin
2004
Between Us
Patritzio
2016
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Self
2023
Nadine in Dateland
Bob
2005
Movie Poster Contract
Steve's Manager
2011
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
Self
2025
Out for Delivery
Doctor (voice)
2025Leonard in Slow Motion
2014
Dark Minions
Mel (voice)
2013Dark Minions
Writer
2013
Witchy
Ken
2022
Petunia
Joe Cohen
Primrose Lane
Mr. Luther
2015