
John Ross Bowie, 1971
Writers · May 30, 1971
John Ross Bowie
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John Ross Bowie is 55 years old, born May 30, 1971 in United States · Gemini.
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About
John Ross Bowie became a recognizable face playing Barry Kripke on The Big Bang Theory and Jimmy DiMeo on Speechless. Born May 30, 1971, in the US, he's an actor, comedian, and screenwriter with over 100 film and TV credits. Bowie performs sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and has written for publications including The New York Press. His 2022 memoir, No Job For A Man, was published by Pegasus Books. As a Gemini, he channels the sign's communication gifts through comedy and character work.
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Biography
John Ross Bowie became a household name playing Barry Kripke, the stammering Caltech physicist, on The Big Bang Theory. He also headlined the ABC series Speechless as Jimmy DiMeo, and has logged over 100 screen credits across film and television. Born May 30, 1971, in the US, Bowie is an actor, comedian, and screenwriter. His film work includes What the Bleep Do We Know!? opposite Marlee Matlin, and he's made guest appearances on Reno 911!, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, and Good Luck Charlie. In March 2011, he appeared in Ford Motor Company commercials. A fixture at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York and Los Angeles, Bowie was part of the sketch troupe The Naked Babies alongside Rob Corddry, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey. He also appeared in Corddry's Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital. Before acting dominated his career, Bowie played in the New York pop punk band Egghead. As a writer, he's contributed to Go Metric and The New York Press, and authored a book analyzing the cult film Heathers. With Big Bang Theory co-star Kevin Sussman, he created two television comedies: The Ever After Part and The Second Coming of Rob. His 2022 memoir, No Job For A Man, published by Pegasus Books (a Simon & Schuster division), earned praise from Publishers Weekly as a 'smart, pithy memoir with an earnest emotional arc'. As a Gemini born in 1971, Bowie embodies the sign's gift for verbal expression and ensemble work. With a Life Path Number of 8, he gravitates toward leadership and material success through creative entrepreneurship.
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Before Fame
Bowie performed sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York and Los Angeles before his television breakthrough. He was a member of the sketch troupe The Naked Babies alongside comedians Rob Corddry, Seth Morris, and Brian Huskey. He also played in the New York pop punk band Egghead. Early in his writing career, he contributed to Go Metric and The New York Press.
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Trivia
- He co-created two television comedies with Big Bang Theory co-star Kevin Sussman: The Ever After Part and The Second Coming of Rob.
- Bowie authored a book analyzing the cult movie Heathers.
- His memoir, No Job For A Man, was published in November 2022 by Pegasus Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, and Publishers Weekly called it a 'smart, pithy memoir with an earnest emotional arc'.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. John Ross Bowie extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is John Ross Bowie?
- John Ross Bowie is 55 years old (born May 30, 1971).
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- John Ross Bowie was born on May 30, 1971.
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- John Ross Bowie is a Gemini, born May 30, 1971.
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- John Ross Bowie was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
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- John Ross Bowie is from United States.
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- John Ross Bowie is a writer.
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