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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.
As actor
The Brink of War
Out for Delivery
DIY: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Punk
The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween TV Special
Witchy
Grimcutty
Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist
Bad Therapy
Jumanji: The Next Level
Between Us
Pet
Primrose Lane
Jason Nash Is Married
Leonard in Slow Motion
Dark Minions
The Heat
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace
Movie Poster Contract
He's Just Not That Into You
Sex Drive
Because I Said So
What the Bleep! Down the Rabbit Hole
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Life of the Party
Nadine in Dateland
What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?
Blackballed: The Bobby Dukes Story
Old School
Road Trip
Petunia