Acting · Norfolk, Virginia, USA · Born January 22, 1955
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.
MovieScallop Season
2026
as Anton Lerner
MovieThe Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
2023
as Self
TVDC's Stargirl
2020
as Jay Garrick / The Flash
MovieNight Sweats
2019
as Nick Frankenthaler
MovieRuby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
2019
as John Herring
MovieThe Sector
2016
as Stillwell
MovieSensory Perception
2015
as Lt. Thawne
TVSupergirl
2015
as Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
MovieGolden Shoes
2015
as The President of the United States
TVBlindspot
2015
as Dr. Katz
TVThe Flash
2014
as Henry Allen
TVArrow
2012
as Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
MovieHell and Mr Fudge
2012
as Bennie Lee Fudge
TVTeen Wolf
2011
as Mr. Lahey
Separation Anxiety
2010
as Mr. Palmer
Port City
2009
as George
TVDrop Dead Diva
2009
as Doug Bailey
TVBatman: The Brave and the Bold
2008
as Professor Zoom (voice)
Karma Police
2008
as Barrington Freeman
MovieChristie's Revenge
2007
as Ray Colton
TVThe Closer
2005
as Chris Conroy
MovieStarcrossed
2005
as Father
TVCSI: NY
2004
as Patrick Quinn
MovieSecond to Die
2002
as Jim
MovieRoad Rage
1999
as Jim Carson
TVDawson's Creek
1998
as Mitch Leery
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
1997
as Jack
TVStrangers
1996
as Jack
MovieDeadly Web
1996
as Dr. Stanton
TVJAG
1995
as Marcus Sutter
TVThe Outer Limits
1995
as Coach Peter Shotwell
MovieSoft Deceit
1995
as John Hobart
Green Dolphin Beat
1994
as Terry Lattner
MovieThe Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
1992
as Barry Allen / The Flash
MovieBaby of the Bride
1991
as Dennis
MovieThe Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
1991
as Barry Allen / The Flash
TVSisters
1991
as Lucky Williams
MovieThe Danger Team
1991
as Spex (voice)
MovieThe Flash
1990
as Barry Allen / The Flash
MovieThe NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
1990
as Barney
TVThe Flash
1990
as Barry Allen / Flash
TVPrisoners of Gravity
1989
as Self
MovieSummer Fantasy
1984
as Callahan
TVLate Night with David Letterman
1982
as Self - Guest
