
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.

Jumanji: The Next Level
2019 · as Cavendish

He's Just Not That Into You
2009 · as Dan the Wiccan

Road Trip
2000 · as Waiter

The Heat
2013 · as NY Agent

Sex Drive
2008 · as Dr. Clark Teddescoe

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
2006 · as Rory

Because I Said So
2007 · as Cute Food Spewing Guy

Pet
2016 · as Jessup

Grimcutty
2022 · as Podcast Host

The Brink of War
2026 · as Ken Adelman

Old School
2003 · as Teddy

Bad Therapy
2020 · as Nick

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
2013 · as Sven (voice)

Between Us
2016 · as Patritzio

Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
2022 · as Belphegor

Life of the Party
2005 · as Bert

Jason Nash Is Married
2014 · as Ted

Dark Minions
2013 · as Mel (voice)