Acting
John Wesley Shipp
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
Film · 2026
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
Film · 2023
DC's Stargirl
Series · 2020
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Film · 2019
Night Sweats
Film · 2019
The Sector
Film · 2016
Golden Shoes
Film · 2015
Sensory Perception
Film · 2015
Supergirl
Series · 2015
Blindspot
Series · 2015
Supergirl
Series · 2015
The Flash
Series · 2014
The Flash
Series · 2014
The Flash
Series · 2014
Hell and Mr Fudge
Film · 2012
Arrow
Series · 2012
Teen Wolf
Series · 2011
Separation Anxiety
Film · 2010
Port City
Film · 2009
Drop Dead Diva
Series · 2009
Karma Police
Film · 2008
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Series · 2008
Christie's Revenge
Film · 2007
Starcrossed
Film · 2005
The Closer
Series · 2005
CSI: NY
Series · 2004
Second to Die
Film · 2002
Road Rage
Film · 1999
Dawson's Creek
Series · 1998
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
Film · 1997
Deadly Web
Film · 1996
Strangers
Series · 1996
Soft Deceit
Film · 1995
JAG
Series · 1995
The Outer Limits
Series · 1995
JAG
Series · 1995
Green Dolphin Beat
Film · 1994
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
Film · 1992
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
Film · 1991
The Danger Team
Film · 1991
Baby of the Bride
Film · 1991
Sisters
Series · 1991
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Film · 1990
The Flash
Film · 1990
The Flash
Series · 1990
Prisoners of Gravity
Series · 1989
Summer Fantasy
Film · 1984
Late Night with David Letterman
Series · 1982