Biography
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.
Filmography
all 43
Movies 26
TV Shows 17
self 2
Voice 2
Self
Saga of the Scarlet Speedster (2023)
Movie
Jay Garrick / The Flash
DC's Stargirl (2020)
TV
6.32
John Herring
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder (2020)
Movie
Nick Frankenthaler
Night Sweats (2019)
Movie
John Herring
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath (2019)
Movie
Stillwell
The Sector (2016)
Movie
Lt. Thawne
Sensory Perception (2015)
Movie
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) (archive footage) / Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
Supergirl (2015)
TV
6.36
The President of the United States
Golden Shoes (2015)
Movie
Dr. Katz
Blindspot (2015)
TV
6.54
Henry Allen / Jay Garrick / The Flash / Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
The Flash (2014)
TV
6.73
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
Arrow (2012)
TV
6.46
Bennie Lee Fudge
Hell and Mr Fudge (2012)
Movie
Mr. Lahey
Teen Wolf (2011)
TV
6.46
Mr. Palmer
Separation Anxiety (2010)
Movie
George
Port City (2009)
Movie
Doug Bailey
Drop Dead Diva (2009)
TV
6.3
Professor Zoom (voice)
Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008)
TV
10
Barrington Freeman
Karma Police (2008)
Movie
Ray Colton
Christie's Revenge (2007)
Movie
Michael Jones
Palmetto Pointe (2005)
TV
Chris Conroy
The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Father
Starcrossed (2005)
Movie
Patrick Quinn
CSI: NY (2004)
TV
7.14
Jim
Second to Die (2002)
Movie
Jim Carson
Road Rage (1999)
Movie
Mitch Leery
Dawson's Creek (1998)
TV
7.33
Jack
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos (1997)
Movie
Dr. Stanton
Deadly Web (1996)
Movie
Granger / Marcus Sutter
JAG (1995)
TV
4.4
Coach Peter Shotwell
The Outer Limits (1995)
TV
6
John Hobart
Soft Deceit (1995)
Movie
Terry Lattner
Green Dolphin Beat (1994)
Movie
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1992)
Movie
Dennis Becker
Baby of the Bride (1991)
Movie
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster (1991)
Movie
Lucky Williams
Sisters (1991)
TV
6
Spex (voice)
The Danger Team (1991)
Movie
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Flash (1990)
Movie
Barney
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990)
Movie
5.26
Barry Allen / The Flash / Pollux
The Flash (1990)
TV
7.8
Self
Prisoners of Gravity (1989)
TV
Callahan
Summer Fantasy (1984)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.07
Based on 1.47 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1984
1995
2005
1999
2023
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-01-22 (69 years old)
Birth PlaceNorfolk, Virginia, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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