01/22/1955
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.
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Scallop Season (2026) as Anton Lerner |
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The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster (2023) as Self |
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Night Sweats (2019) as Nick Frankenthaler |
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Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath (2019) as John Herring |
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The Sector (2016) as Stillwell |
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Sensory Perception (2015) as Lt. Thawne |
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Golden Shoes (2015) as The President of the United States |
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Hell and Mr Fudge (2012) as Bennie Lee Fudge |
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Separation Anxiety (2010) as Mr. Palmer |
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Port City (2009) as George |
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Karma Police (2008) as Barrington Freeman |
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Christie's Revenge (2007) as Ray Colton |
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Starcrossed (2005) as Father |
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Second to Die (2002) as Jim |
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Road Rage (1999) as Jim Carson |
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Lost Treasure of Dos Santos (1997) as Jack |
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Deadly Web (1996) as Dr. Stanton |
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Soft Deceit (1995) as John Hobart |
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Green Dolphin Beat (1994) as Terry Lattner |
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The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade (1992) as Barry Allen / The Flash |
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Baby of the Bride (1991) as Dennis |
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The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster (1991) as Barry Allen / The Flash |
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The Danger Team (1991) as Spex (voice) |
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The Flash (1990) as Barry Allen / The Flash |
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Die unendliche Geschichte II - Auf der Suche nach Phantásien (1990) as Barney |
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Summer Fantasy (1984) as Callahan |