John Wesley Shipp

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Biography: John Wesley Shipp (born January 22, 1955) is an American 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.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Adult: No

Birthday: January 22, 1955

Age: 70 years old

Gender: Male

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2.33%

Known For:

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
Karma Police
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Christie's Revenge
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
The Flash
Second to Die
Deadly Web
Summer Fantasy
The Danger Team
Road Rage
Golden Shoes
Sensory Perception
Separation Anxiety
Hell and Mr Fudge
Port City
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
The Sector
Starcrossed
Soft Deceit
Baby of the Bride
Night Sweats
Green Dolphin Beat