John Wesley Shipp
Acting
Born: 1955-01-22 · Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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
🎬 Movies (26)
Scallop Season
2026
Anton Lerner
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
2023
Self
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
2019
John Herring
Night Sweats
2019
Nick Frankenthaler
The Sector
2016
Stillwell
Golden Shoes
2015
The President of the United States
Sensory Perception
2015
Lt. Thawne
Hell and Mr Fudge
2012
Bennie Lee Fudge
Separation Anxiety
2010
Mr. Palmer
Port City
2009
George
Karma Police
2008
Barrington Freeman
Christie's Revenge
2007
Ray Colton
Starcrossed
2005
Father
Second to Die
2002
Jim
Road Rage
1999
Jim Carson
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
1997
Jack
Deadly Web
1996
Dr. Stanton
Soft Deceit
1995
John Hobart
Green Dolphin Beat
1994
Terry Lattner
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
1992
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
1991
Barry Allen / The Flash
The Danger Team
1991
Spex (voice)
Baby of the Bride
1991
Dennis
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
1990
Barney
The Flash
1990
Barry Allen / The Flash
Summer Fantasy
1984
Callahan
📺 TV Shows (18)
DC's Stargirl
2020
Jay Garrick / The Flash
Supergirl
2015
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) (archive footage)
Blindspot
2015
Dr. Katz
The Flash
2014
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
Arrow
2012
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
Teen Wolf
2011
Mr. Lahey
Drop Dead Diva
2009
Doug Bailey
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2008
Professor Zoom (voice)
The Closer
2005
Chris Conroy
CSI: NY
2004
Patrick Quinn
Dawson's Creek
1998
Mitch Leery
Strangers
1996
Jack
JAG
1995
Granger
The Outer Limits
1995
Coach Peter Shotwell
Sisters
1991
Lucky Williams
The Flash
1990
Barry Allen / Flash
Prisoners of Gravity
1989
Self
Late Night with David Letterman
1982
Self - Guest