John Wesley Shipp - Actor Profile

John Wesley Shipp

Acting
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 22, 1955
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

About John Wesley Shipp

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.

Best John Wesley Shipp Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Wesley Shipp's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Wesley Shipp.

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

John Wesley Shipp - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Wesley Shipp?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Wesley Shipp is "Green Dolphin Beat" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Wesley Shipp acted in?

John Wesley Shipp has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Wesley Shipp?

Other notable films include "Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath", "Port City", and "The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster".