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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 70 years old

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The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster

John Wesley Shipp was 68 in The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 2023

Night Sweats

John Wesley Shipp was 64 in Night Sweats as 'Nick Frankenthaler'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2019

Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath

John Wesley Shipp was 64 in Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath as 'John Herring'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2019

The Sector

John Wesley Shipp was 61 in The Sector as 'Stillwell'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 2016

Sensory Perception

John Wesley Shipp was 60 in Sensory Perception as 'Lt. Thawne'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 2015

Golden Shoes

John Wesley Shipp was 60 in Golden Shoes as 'The President of the United States'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 2015

Hell and Mr Fudge

John Wesley Shipp was 57 in Hell and Mr Fudge as 'Bennie Lee Fudge'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2012

Separation Anxiety

John Wesley Shipp was 54 in Separation Anxiety as 'Mr. Palmer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Port City

John Wesley Shipp was 54 in Port City as 'George'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 2009

Karma Police

John Wesley Shipp was 53 in Karma Police as 'Barrington Freeman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 2008

Christie's Revenge

John Wesley Shipp was 52 in Christie's Revenge as 'Ray Colton'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2007

Starcrossed

John Wesley Shipp was 50 in Starcrossed as 'Father'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 2005

Second to Die

John Wesley Shipp was 47 in Second to Die as 'Jim'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2002

Road Rage

John Wesley Shipp was 44 in Road Rage as 'Jim Carson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1999

Lost Treasure of Dos Santos

John Wesley Shipp was 42 in Lost Treasure of Dos Santos as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 20 1997

Deadly Web

John Wesley Shipp was 41 in Deadly Web as 'Dr. Stanton'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1996

Soft Deceit

John Wesley Shipp was 40 in Soft Deceit as 'John Hobart'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 16 1995

Green Dolphin Beat

John Wesley Shipp was 39 in Green Dolphin Beat as 'Terry Lattner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1994

The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade

John Wesley Shipp was 37 in The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade as 'Barry Allen / The Flash'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1992

Baby of the Bride

John Wesley Shipp was 36 in Baby of the Bride as 'Dennis'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1991

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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1991

The Danger Team

John Wesley Shipp was 35 in The Danger Team as 'Spex (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

The Flash

John Wesley Shipp was 35 in The Flash as 'Barry Allen / The Flash'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1990

The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter

John Wesley Shipp was 35 in The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter as 'Barney'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1990

Summer Fantasy

John Wesley Shipp was 29 in Summer Fantasy as 'Callahan'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1984

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DC's Stargirl

John Wesley Shipp was 65+ in DC's Stargirl as 'Jay Garrick / The Flash'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 18 2020

Supergirl

John Wesley Shipp was 60+ in Supergirl as 'Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90), Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90) (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2015

Blindspot

John Wesley Shipp was 60+ in Blindspot as 'Dr. Katz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015

The Flash

John Wesley Shipp was 59+ in The Flash as 'Henry Allen, Jay Garrick / The Flash, Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014

Arrow

John Wesley Shipp was 57+ in Arrow as 'Barry Allen / The Flash (Earth 90)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2012

Teen Wolf

John Wesley Shipp was 56+ in Teen Wolf as 'Mr. Lahey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 2011

Drop Dead Diva

John Wesley Shipp was 54+ in Drop Dead Diva as 'Doug Bailey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009

Batman: The Brave and the Bold

John Wesley Shipp was 53+ in Batman: The Brave and the Bold as 'Professor Zoom (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 14 2008

The Closer

John Wesley Shipp was 50+ in The Closer as 'Chris Conroy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005

CSI: NY

John Wesley Shipp was 49+ in CSI: NY as 'Patrick Quinn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004

Dawson's Creek

John Wesley Shipp was 42+ in Dawson's Creek as 'Mitch Leery'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1998

JAG

John Wesley Shipp was 40+ in JAG as 'Marcus Sutter, Granger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995

The Outer Limits

John Wesley Shipp was 40+ in The Outer Limits as 'Coach Peter Shotwell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995

Sisters

John Wesley Shipp was 36+ in Sisters as 'Lucky Williams'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1991

The Flash

John Wesley Shipp was 35+ in The Flash as 'Barry Allen / Flash'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990

Prisoners of Gravity

John Wesley Shipp was 34+ in Prisoners of Gravity as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 1989