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.
Filmography
Scallop Season
2026
as Anton Lerner
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
2023
as Self
Night Sweats
2019
as Nick Frankenthaler
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
2019
as John Herring
The Sector
2016
as Stillwell
Sensory Perception
2015
as Lt. Thawne
Golden Shoes
2015
as The President of the United States
Hell and Mr Fudge
2012
as Bennie Lee Fudge
- No poster
Separation Anxiety
2010
as Mr. Palmer
- No poster
Port City
2009
as George
- No poster
Karma Police
2008
as Barrington Freeman
Christie's Revenge
2007
as Ray Colton
Starcrossed
2005
as Father
Second to Die
2002
as Jim
Road Rage
1999
as Jim Carson
- No poster
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
1997
as Jack
Deadly Web
1996
as Dr. Stanton
Soft Deceit
1995
as John Hobart
Green Dolphin Beat
1994
as Terry Lattner
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
1992
as Barry Allen / The Flash
Baby of the Bride
1991
as Dennis
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
1991
as Barry Allen / The Flash
The Danger Team
1991
as Spex (voice)
The Flash
1990
as Barry Allen / The Flash