John Wesley Shipp

John Wesley Shipp
John Wesley Shipp

John Wesley Shipp 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. He portrays Barry Allen's father, Henry Allen, Jay Garrick/Flash and Earth-90 Barry Allen/Flash on the current series entitled The Flash on the CW network.

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Male
Date of Birth
January 22nd, 1955
Age
71
Birth Place
United States of America, Virginia
Star Sign
Aquarius
Height
183 cm | 6'0
Occupation
Actor
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Roles
Barry Allen, The Flash, Pollux in The Flash
Mitch Leery in Dawson's Creek
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