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John Ross Bowie

ジョン・ロス・ボウイ / じょん・ろす・ぼうい

American actor

May 30, 1971 (age 55) ・ New York City, New York, United States

  • New York
  • actor
  • television actor
  • model

My Take

John Ross Bowie is one of those actors whose face you recognize instantly even if the name takes a second. To me he's the definition of a working character actor: over a hundred film and TV credits, from Barry Kripke on The Big Bang Theory to Jimmy DiMeo on Speechless. Born in New York City in 1971, with a comedy background, he's the connective tissue that makes ensembles work. I genuinely admire careers like his more than star turns, because guesting on Reno 911!, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Glee while anchoring recurring roles takes real range and reliability.

Overview

John Ross Bowie (born May 30, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Barry Kripke on The Big Bang Theory and Jimmy DiMeo on Speechless, in addition to over 100 film and TV credits. He appeared in What the Bleep Do We Know!? opposite Marlee Matlin and made guest appearances on shows such as Reno 911!, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, and Good Luck Charlie.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
John Ross Bowie
Name (Japanese)
ジョン・ロス・ボウイ
Reading
じょん・ろす・ぼうい
Born
May 30, 1971 (age 55)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Gemini / Boar
Origin
New York City, New York, United States
Blood type
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Height
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Agency
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Occupation
actor / television actor / model / film actor / screenwriter

2. Background

Elementary school
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Junior high
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High school
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University
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3. Relationships

Spouse
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Children
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Parents
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Siblings
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4. Personality

Motto

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • New York
  • actor
  • television actor
  • model
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.