John Wesley Shipp

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John Wesley Shipp

Acting 71 January 22, 1955

Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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…

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The Flash

The Flash

7.7 2014 TV Show
Arrow

Arrow

6.8 2012 TV Show
Teen Wolf

Teen Wolf

8.4 2011 TV Show
Supergirl

Supergirl

7.3 2015 TV Show
Blindspot

Blindspot

7.4 2015 TV Show
JAG

JAG

7.2 1995 TV Show
CSI: NY

CSI: NY

7.3 2004 TV Show
DC's Stargirl

DC's Stargirl

7.7 2020 TV Show
Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

6.1 1982 TV Show
The Closer

The Closer

7.8 2005 TV Show
Batman: The Brave and the Bold

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

7.6 2008 TV Show
Dawson's Creek

Dawson's Creek

7.3 1998 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Scallop Season

    Movie Anton Lerner

  2. 2023
    The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster

    Movie Self

  3. 2020
    DC's Stargirl

    TV show Jay Garrick / The Flash

  4. 2019
    Night Sweats

    Movie Nick Frankenthaler

  5. 2019
    Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath

    Movie John Herring

  6. 2016
    The Sector

    Movie Stillwell

  7. 2015
    Sensory Perception

    Movie Lt. Thawne

  8. 2015
    Supergirl

    TV show Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)

  9. 2015
    Golden Shoes

    Movie The President of the United States

  10. 2015
    Blindspot

    TV show Dr. Katz

  11. 2014
    The Flash

    TV show Henry Allen

  12. 2012
    Arrow

    TV show Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)

  13. 2012
    Hell and Mr Fudge

    Movie Bennie Lee Fudge

  14. 2011
    Teen Wolf

    TV show Mr. Lahey

  15. 2010
    Separation Anxiety

    Movie Mr. Palmer

  16. 2009
    Port City

    Movie George

More credits
  1. 2009
    Drop Dead Diva

    TV show Doug Bailey

  2. 2008
    Batman: The Brave and the Bold

    TV show Professor Zoom (voice)

  3. 2008
    Karma Police

    Movie Barrington Freeman

  4. 2007
    Christie's Revenge

    Movie Ray Colton

  5. 2005
    The Closer

    TV show Chris Conroy

  6. 2005
    Starcrossed

    Movie Father

  7. 2004
    CSI: NY

    TV show Patrick Quinn

  8. 2002
    Second to Die

    Movie Jim

  9. 1999
    Road Rage

    Movie Jim Carson

  10. 1998
    Dawson's Creek

    TV show Mitch Leery

  11. 1997
    Lost Treasure of Dos Santos

    Movie Jack

  12. 1996
    Strangers

    TV show Jack

  13. 1996
    Deadly Web

    Movie Dr. Stanton

  14. 1995
    JAG

    TV show Marcus Sutter

  15. 1995
    The Outer Limits

    TV show Coach Peter Shotwell

  16. 1995
    Soft Deceit

    Movie John Hobart

  17. 1994
    Green Dolphin Beat

    Movie Terry Lattner

  18. 1992
    The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

    Movie Barry Allen / The Flash

  19. 1991
    Baby of the Bride

    Movie Dennis

  20. 1991
    The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster

    Movie Barry Allen / The Flash

  21. 1991
    Sisters

    TV show Lucky Williams

  22. 1991
    The Danger Team

    Movie Spex (voice)

  23. 1990
    The Flash

    Movie Barry Allen / The Flash

  24. 1990
    The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

    Movie Barney