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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
DC's Stargirl
Character: Jay Garrick / The Flash
TV • 2020
Night Sweats
Character: Nick Frankenthaler
MOVIE • 2019
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Character: John Herring
MOVIE • 2019
The Sector
Character: Stillwell
MOVIE • 2016
Sensory Perception
Character: Lt. Thawne
MOVIE • 2015
Supergirl
Character: Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
TV • 2015
Supergirl
Character: Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) (archive footage)
TV • 2015
Golden Shoes
Character: The President of the United States
MOVIE • 2015
Blindspot
Character: Dr. Katz
TV • 2015
The Flash
Character: Henry Allen
TV • 2014
The Flash
Character: Jay Garrick / The Flash
TV • 2014
The Flash
Character: Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
TV • 2014
Arrow
Character: Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)
TV • 2012
Hell and Mr Fudge
Character: Bennie Lee Fudge
MOVIE • 2012
Teen Wolf
Character: Mr. Lahey
TV • 2011
Separation Anxiety
Character: Mr. Palmer
MOVIE • 2010
Port City
Character: George
MOVIE • 2009
Drop Dead Diva
Character: Doug Bailey
TV • 2009
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Character: Professor Zoom (voice)
TV • 2008