
John Wesley Shipp
Biography
John Wesley Shipp (born January 22, 1955) is an American 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.
Acting (20 movies)

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
1990

Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
2019

Christie's Revenge
2007

The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
2023

The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
1991

The Flash
1990

Second to Die
2002

Deadly Web
1996

Summer Fantasy
1984

The Danger Team
1991

Road Rage
1999

Golden Shoes
2015

Sensory Perception
2015

Hell and Mr Fudge
2012

The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
1992

The Sector
2016

Starcrossed
2005

Soft Deceit
1995

Baby of the Bride
1991

Night Sweats
2019
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