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 (44 titles)
MovieScallop Season
Anton Lerner · 2026
6.9MovieThe Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
Self · 2023
7.7ShowDC's Stargirl
Jay Garrick / The Flash · 2020
6.0MovieNight Sweats
Nick Frankenthaler · 2019
7.2MovieRuby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
John Herring · 2019
3.4MovieThe Sector
Stillwell · 2016
MovieSensory Perception
Lt. Thawne · 2015
7.3ShowSupergirl
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) · 2015
5.8MovieGolden Shoes
The President of the United States · 2015
7.4ShowBlindspot
Dr. Katz · 2015
7.8ShowThe Flash
Henry Allen · 2014
6.8ShowArrow
Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) · 2012
MovieHell and Mr Fudge
Bennie Lee Fudge · 2012
8.4ShowTeen Wolf
Mr. Lahey · 2011
Separation Anxiety
Mr. Palmer · 2010
Port City
George · 2009
7.7ShowDrop Dead Diva
Doug Bailey · 2009
7.6ShowBatman: The Brave and the Bold
Professor Zoom (voice) · 2008
Karma Police
Barrington Freeman · 2008
4.0MovieChristie's Revenge
Ray Colton · 2007
7.9ShowThe Closer
Chris Conroy · 2005
6.3MovieStarcrossed
Father · 2005
7.3ShowCSI: NY
Patrick Quinn · 2004
4.2MovieSecond to Die
Jim · 2002
5.9MovieRoad Rage
Jim Carson · 1999
7.3ShowDawson's Creek
Mitch Leery · 1998
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
Jack · 1997
4.2ShowStrangers
Jack · 1996
4.8MovieDeadly Web
Dr. Stanton · 1996
7.3ShowJAG
Marcus Sutter · 1995