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
Jay Garrick / The Flash

DC's Stargirl (2020)
TV
6.32
Nick Frankenthaler

Night Sweats (2019)
Movie
Stillwell

The Sector (2016)
Movie
Lt. Thawne

Sensory Perception (2015)
Movie
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) / Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) (archive footage)

Supergirl (2015)
TV
6.58
The President of the United States

Golden Shoes (2015)
Movie
Dr. Katz

Blindspot (2015)
TV
7.07
Henry Allen / Jay Garrick / The Flash / Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)

The Flash (2014)
TV
6.6
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)

Arrow (2012)
TV
6.44
Bennie Lee Fudge

Hell and Mr Fudge (2012)
Movie
Mr. Lahey

Teen Wolf (2011)
TV
6.36
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 Bratchett

Second to Die (2002)
Movie
Jim Carson

Road Rage (1999)
Movie
Mitch Leery

Dawson's Creek (1998)
TV
7.33
Dr. Stanton

Deadly Web (1996)
Movie
Marcus Sutter / Granger

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 III: Deadly Nightshade (1992)
Movie
Dennis Becker

Baby of the Bride (1991)
Movie
Lucky Williams

Sisters (1991)
TV
6
Spex (voice)

The Danger Team (1991)
Movie
Barry Allen

The Flash (1990)
Movie
Barry Allen

The Flash (1990)
TV
7.8
Callahan

Summer Fantasy (1984)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1955-01-22 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceNorfolk, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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