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John Wesley Shipp

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jan 22 1955
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
John Wesley Shipp is 69 years old
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Poster of The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
John Wesley Shipp was
68 in The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 11 2023
Poster of Night Sweats
Night Sweats
John Wesley Shipp was
64 in Night Sweats
as 'Nick Frankenthaler'.
Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
John Wesley Shipp was
64 in Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
as 'John Herring'.
Fri, Sep 20 2019
Poster of The Sector
The Sector
John Wesley Shipp was
61 in The Sector
as 'Stillwell'.
Tue, Jul 05 2016
Poster of Sensory Perception
Sensory Perception
John Wesley Shipp was
60 in Sensory Perception
as 'Lt. Thawne'.
Thu, Dec 31 2015
Poster of Golden Shoes
Golden Shoes
John Wesley Shipp was
60 in Golden Shoes
as 'The President of the United States'.
Tue, Oct 06 2015
Poster of Hell and Mr Fudge
Hell and Mr Fudge
John Wesley Shipp was
57 in Hell and Mr Fudge
as 'Bennie Lee Fudge'.
Sat, Jul 07 2012
Poster of Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety
John Wesley Shipp was
54 in Separation Anxiety
as 'Mr. Palmer'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Port City
Port City
John Wesley Shipp was
54 in Port City
as 'George'.
Sun, Oct 11 2009
Poster of Karma Police
Karma Police
John Wesley Shipp was
53 in Karma Police
as 'Barrington Freeman'.
Sun, Apr 06 2008
Poster of Christie's Revenge
Christie's Revenge
John Wesley Shipp was
52 in Christie's Revenge
as 'Ray Colton'.
Sun, Jun 24 2007
Poster of Starcrossed
Starcrossed
John Wesley Shipp was
50 in Starcrossed
as 'Father'.
Sun, Apr 24 2005
Poster of Second to Die
Second to Die
John Wesley Shipp was
47 in Second to Die
as 'Jim'.
Tue, Apr 23 2002
Poster of Road Rage
Road Rage
John Wesley Shipp was
44 in Road Rage
as 'Jim Carson'.
Sun, Oct 03 1999
Poster of Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
John Wesley Shipp was
42 in Lost Treasure of Dos Santos
as 'Jack'.
Sun, Apr 20 1997
Poster of Deadly Web
Deadly Web
John Wesley Shipp was
41 in Deadly Web
as 'Dr. Stanton'.
Mon, Apr 15 1996
Poster of Soft Deceit
Soft Deceit
John Wesley Shipp was
40 in Soft Deceit
as 'John Hobart'.
Thu, Feb 16 1995
Poster of Green Dolphin Beat
Green Dolphin Beat
John Wesley Shipp was
39 in Green Dolphin Beat
as 'Terry Lattner'.
Mon, Jun 27 1994
Poster of The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
John Wesley Shipp was
37 in The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
as 'Barry Allen / The Flash'.
Thu, Dec 31 1992
Poster of Baby of the Bride
Baby of the Bride
John Wesley Shipp was
36 in Baby of the Bride
as 'Dennis'.
Sun, Dec 22 1991
Poster of The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
John Wesley Shipp was
36 in The Flash II: Revenge of the Trickster
as 'Barry Allen / The Flash'.
Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of The Danger Team
The Danger Team
John Wesley Shipp was
35 in The Danger Team
as 'Spex (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
John Wesley Shipp was
35 in The Flash
as 'Barry Allen / The Flash'.
Sun, Nov 04 1990
Poster of The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
John Wesley Shipp was
35 in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter
as 'Barney'.
Thu, Oct 25 1990
Poster of Summer Fantasy
Summer Fantasy
John Wesley Shipp was
29 in Summer Fantasy
as 'Callahan'.
Fri, May 25 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of DC's Stargirl
DC's Stargirl
John Wesley Shipp was
65+ in DC's Stargirl
as 'Jay Garrick / The Flash'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 18 2020
Poster of Supergirl
Supergirl
John Wesley Shipp was
60+ in Supergirl
as 'Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90), Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2015
Poster of Blindspot
Blindspot
John Wesley Shipp was
60+ in Blindspot
as 'Dr. Katz'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
John Wesley Shipp was
59+ in The Flash
as 'Henry Allen, Jay Garrick / The Flash, Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of Arrow
Arrow
John Wesley Shipp was
57+ in Arrow
as 'Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012
Poster of Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
John Wesley Shipp was
56+ in Teen Wolf
as 'Mr. Lahey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 2011
Poster of Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
John Wesley Shipp was
54+ in Drop Dead Diva
as 'Doug Bailey'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009
Poster of Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
John Wesley Shipp was
53+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as 'Professor Zoom (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
John Wesley Shipp was
50+ in The Closer
as 'Chris Conroy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
John Wesley Shipp was
49+ in CSI: NY
as 'Patrick Quinn'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
John Wesley Shipp was
42+ in Dawson's Creek
as 'Mitch Leery'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of JAG
JAG
John Wesley Shipp was
40+ in JAG
as 'Marcus Sutter, Granger'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
John Wesley Shipp was
40+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Coach Peter Shotwell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sisters
Sisters
John Wesley Shipp was
36+ in Sisters
as 'Lucky Williams'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1991
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
John Wesley Shipp was
35+ in The Flash
as 'Barry Allen / Flash'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990
Poster of Prisoners of Gravity
Prisoners of Gravity
John Wesley Shipp was
34+ in Prisoners of Gravity
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 1989