John Wesley Shipp
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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.
Known for
Credits
Scallop Season (2026)
as Anton Lerner
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
as Barney
Golden Shoes (2015)
as The President of the United States
Green Dolphin Beat (1994)
as Terry Lattner
The Flash (1990)
as Barry Allen / The Flash
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath (2019)
as John Herring
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster (2023)
as Self
Summer Fantasy (1984)
as Callahan
Second to Die (2002)
as Jim
Baby of the Bride (1991)
as Dennis
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster (1991)
as Barry Allen / The Flash
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1992)
as Barry Allen / The Flash
Road Rage (1999)
as Jim Carson
Hell and Mr Fudge (2012)
as Bennie Lee Fudge
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos (1997)
as Jack
The Sector (2016)
as Stillwell
Christie's Revenge (2007)
as Ray Colton
Night Sweats (2019)
as Nick Frankenthaler
Starcrossed (2005)
as Father
Soft Deceit (1995)
as John Hobart
Karma Police (2008)
as Barrington Freeman
Deadly Web (1996)
as Dr. Stanton
Sensory Perception (2015)
as Lt. Thawne
The Danger Team (1991)
as Spex (voice)
Port City (2009)
as George
Separation Anxiety (2010)
as Mr. Palmer