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John Wesley Shipp

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Known For

Acting

Born

January 22, 1955 (age 71)

Place of Birth

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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John Wesley Shipp

Biography

John Wesley Shipp (born January 22, 1955) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur and 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.

John Wesley Shipp Looks Back On ‘The Flash’ And ‘Dawson’s Creek’ | Studio 10

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Filmography

2026FilmScallop Seasonas Anton Lerner 2023FilmThe Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedsteras Self 2020TVDC's Stargirlas Jay Garrick / The Flash 2019FilmNight Sweatsas Nick Frankenthaler 2019FilmRuby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breathas John Herring 2016FilmThe Sectoras Stillwell 2015FilmSensory Perceptionas Lt. Thawne 2015TVSupergirlas Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)2015FilmGolden Shoesas The President of the United States 2015TVBlindspotas Dr. Katz 2014TVThe Flashas Henry Allen 2012TVArrowas Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)2012FilmHell and Mr Fudgeas Bennie Lee Fudge 2011TVTeen Wolfas Mr. Lahey 2010FilmSeparation Anxietyas Mr. Palmer 2009FilmPort Cityas George 2009TVDrop Dead Divaas Doug Bailey 2008TVBatman: The Brave and the Boldas Professor Zoom (voice)2008FilmKarma Policeas Barrington Freeman 2007FilmChristie's Revengeas Ray Colton 2005TVThe Closeras Chris Conroy 2005FilmStarcrossedas Father 2004TVCSI: NYas Patrick Quinn 2002FilmSecond to Dieas Jim 1999FilmRoad Rageas Jim Carson 1998TVDawson's Creekas Mitch Leery 1997FilmLost Treasure of Dos Santosas Jack 1996TVStrangersas Jack 1996FilmDeadly Webas Dr. Stanton 1995TVJAGas Marcus Sutter 1995TVThe Outer Limitsas Coach Peter Shotwell 1995FilmSoft Deceitas John Hobart 1994FilmGreen Dolphin Beatas Terry Lattner 1992FilmThe Flash III: Deadly Nightshadeas Barry Allen / The Flash 1991FilmBaby of the Brideas Dennis 1991FilmThe Flash II: Revenge of the Tricksteras Barry Allen / The Flash 1991TVSistersas Lucky Williams 1991FilmThe Danger Teamas Spex (voice)1990FilmThe Flashas Barry Allen / The Flash 1990FilmThe NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapteras Barney 1990TVThe Flashas Barry Allen / Flash 1989TVPrisoners of Gravityas Self 1984FilmSummer Fantasyas Callahan 1982TVLate Night with David Lettermanas Self - Guest