John Wesley Shipp

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...

Known For

The Flash

as Barry Allen / The Flash

The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster

as Barry Allen / The Flash

Cast Credits

Scallop Season

as Anton Lerner

Night Sweats

as Nick Frankenthaler

The Sector

as Stillwell

Sensory Perception

as Lt. Thawne

Golden Shoes

as The President of the United States

Hell and Mr Fudge

as Bennie Lee Fudge

Separation Anxiety

as Mr. Palmer

Port City

as George

Karma Police

as Barrington Freeman

Christie's Revenge

as Ray Colton

Starcrossed

as Father

Road Rage

as Jim Carson

Deadly Web

as Dr. Stanton

Soft Deceit

as John Hobart

Green Dolphin Beat

as Terry Lattner

The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

as Barry Allen / The Flash

The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster

as Barry Allen / The Flash

The Danger Team

as Spex (voice)

The Flash

as Barry Allen / The Flash

Summer Fantasy

as Callahan