John Wesley Shipp

Actor

Born: January 22, 1955 (age 71)
From: 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…

Filmography (26)

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