John Wesley Shipp (born January 22, 1955) is an American actor known for his various television roles. He played the lead Barry Allen on CBS's superhero series The Flash from 1990 to 1991, and Mitch Leery, the title character's father, on the drama series Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2001. Shipp has also played several roles in daytime soap operas including Kelly Nelson on Guiding Light from 1980 to 1984, and Douglas Cummings on As the World Turns from 1985 to 1986 (which earned him his first Daytime Emmy Award). In 2014, he was cast as Barry Allen's father Henry on the current The Flash series on The CW network.
Known For
| Birth Location | Norfolk, Virginia, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955-01-22 |
Movies
2023
Night Sweats
as Nick Frankenthaler
2019
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
as John Herring
2019
The Sector
as Stillwell
2016
Sensory Perception
as Lt. Thawne
2015
Golden Shoes
as The President of the United States
2015
Hell and Mr Fudge
as Bennie Lee Fudge
2012
Separation Anxiety
as Mr. Palmer
2010
Port City
as George
2009
Karma Police
as Barrington Freeman
2008
Christie's Revenge
as Ray Colton
2007
Starcrossed
as Father
2005
Second to Die
as Jim
2002
Road Rage
as Jim Carson
1999
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
as Jack
1997
Deadly Web
as Dr. Stanton
1996
Soft Deceit
as John Hobart
1995
Green Dolphin Beat
as Terry Lattner
1994
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
as Barry Allen / The Flash
1992
Baby of the Bride
as Dennis
1991
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
as Barry Allen / The Flash
1991
The Danger Team
as Spex (voice)
1991
The Flash
as Barry Allen / The Flash
1990
1990
The Flash
as Barry Allen / The Flash
1990
Summer Fantasy
as Callahan
1984
John Wesley Shipp hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows