The Big Bang Theory, similar to other powerhouse sitcoms like Friends, had plenty of memorable highs, and a few unfortunate storylines that served as lows.
At the end of the day, it did nearly everything right, which propelled it to the top of TV.
One element the show excelled with was casting guest stars, including John David Bowie.
The actor was a great villain on the show, and we want to catch you up on the latest with the actor below!
'The Big Bang Theory' Turned Into One Of TV's Biggest Sitcoms Ever
At the height of its popularity on TV, The Big Bang Theory was a pop culture phenomenon, complete with iconic catchphrases, lovable characters, and enough merch to fill a vault at Hogwarts.
From 2007 to 2019, few shows could actually match the power and the popularity of this one. It dominated its time slot with an iron fist, and it turned its leads into gajillionairs with a TV legacy that will stand the test of time.
Not too bad for a show about nerd culture.
The show had countless names appear on the show, including longtime actor, John Ross Bowie.
John Ross Bowie Made His Big Bang Theory Debut In 2009
Bowie made his debut on the show in 2009, and he would make a return two years later. This time, however, he would stick around for quite a while, leaving a lasting impression on fans.
As fans of the show know, his character has a speech impediment.
According to Cheat Sheet, "Like Sheldon, Leonard, and Raj (not Howard), Kripke has a Ph.D. in physics. He challenges the gang to a killer robot fight in his first appearance, and right away, his speech impediment becomes apparent. He replaces his “R” and “L” sounds with a “W,” resulting in him saying “kiwwah wobot” instead of “killer robot.'"
The actor himself opened up about his character's speech.
"I played Kripke as the arrogant prick you see before you, and Chuck felt (wisely, I might add) that he needed some vulnerability. He suggested a speech impediment. Bill Prady (who was also in the room, as was Lee Aronsohn) suggested a liquid ‘l’ – ‘like Brokaw.’ What came out of my mouth was a horrible Elmer Fudd pastiche. Chuck laughed. I got the job,' Bowie revealed.
During his time on the show, the actor managed to do a great job serving in his villainous role, and many fans still love what the character brought to the show during his 25-episode stint.
Since the show ended, Bowie has remained a busy man.
John Ross Bowie Is Keeping Busy Since TBBT Ended
In what should come as no surprise, the actor has continued, well, acting.
According to IMDb, Bowie has been featured on shows like Feel Good, United States of Al, The Rookie, and The Neighborhood since wrapping up his time on The Big Bang Theory back in 2019.
In his final year on the show, Bowie made an appearance on the big screen in Jumanji: The Next Level, and since then, he appeared in Bad Therapy.
He does have a short film, Witchy, in the works right now, but nothing major on deck in the acting department.
Bowie's memoir was recently released, and when speaking with Awards Daily, he dished on what compelled him to put his story out there for the world to read.
"I had been thinking about writing something about my dad anyway because he died right before I became a father myself. Which was a pretty intense circle of life juxtaposition. But I was thinking something more like a personal essay that I would post on media. Then an agent reached out to my manager at the time saying, I’ve been looking at this guy’s Twitter feed. I’ve been looking at his work. I wonder if he has a book in him. We got to talking and coalesced from there."
Even after agreeing to do it, Bowie still had some reservations, and took his time on making a final decision.
"It took me years going back and forth. Do I want to write this? Is this too vulnerable? But I think at the end of the day it’s an interesting story that a lot of people will relate to," he added.
So, there you go. Everyone's favorite villain from The Big Bang Theory is still landing some solid work, and now, his story is out there for fans to read.
