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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.
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
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / model / film actor / screenwriter
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Ross Bowie born?
Born May 30, 1971 (age 55).
Where is John Ross Bowie from?
John Ross Bowie is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does John Ross Bowie do?
John Ross Bowie works as actor, television actor, model, film actor, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.