John Wesley Shipp
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 22, 1955
- Birthplace
- Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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 2026
as Anton Lerner
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster 2023
as Self
Night Sweats 2019
as Nick Frankenthaler
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath 2019
as John Herring
The Sector 2016
as Stillwell
Sensory Perception 2015
as Lt. Thawne
Golden Shoes 2015
as The President of the United States
Hell and Mr Fudge 2012
as Bennie Lee Fudge
- Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety 2010
as Mr. Palmer
- Port City
Port City 2009
as George
- Karma Police
Karma Police 2008
as Barrington Freeman
Christie's Revenge 2007
as Ray Colton
Starcrossed 2005
as Father
Second to Die 2002
as Jim
Road Rage 1999
as Jim Carson
- Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos 1997
as Jack
Deadly Web 1996
as Dr. Stanton
Soft Deceit 1995
as John Hobart
Green Dolphin Beat 1994
as Terry Lattner
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade 1992
as Barry Allen / The Flash
Baby of the Bride 1991
as Dennis
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster 1991
as Barry Allen / The Flash
The Danger Team 1991
as Spex (voice)
The Flash 1990
as Barry Allen / The Flash
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter 1990
as Barney
Summer Fantasy 1984
as Callahan
Credits from TMDB.