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