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.

John Wesley Shipp is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Christie's Revenge (2007), Dawson's Creek (1998), The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990), The Flash (1990), JAG (1995), Arrow (2012), The Closer (2005), CSI: NY (2004). The recorded credits span 1982 to 2026, including 12 movies and 16 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.