John Wesley Shipp
ActingJohn 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
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Barney
The Flash
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Sector
Stillwell
Golden Shoes
The President of the United States
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
Self
Baby of the Bride
Dennis
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
John Herring
Starcrossed
Father
Hell and Mr Fudge
Bennie Lee Fudge
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
Barry Allen / The Flash
Filmography — Acting
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Barney
The Flash
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Sector
Stillwell
Golden Shoes
The President of the United States
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
Self
Baby of the Bride
Dennis
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
John Herring
Starcrossed
Father
Hell and Mr Fudge
Bennie Lee Fudge
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
Barry Allen / The Flash
Second to Die
Jim
Road Rage
Jim Carson
Soft Deceit
John Hobart
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
Jack
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
Barry Allen / The Flash
Green Dolphin Beat
Terry Lattner
Christie's Revenge
Ray Colton
Summer Fantasy
Callahan
Deadly Web
Dr. Stanton
Sensory Perception
Lt. Thawne
Karma Police
Barrington Freeman
Port City
George
Night Sweats
Nick Frankenthaler
Scallop Season
Anton Lerner
The Danger Team
Spex (voice)
Separation Anxiety
Mr. Palmer