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John Wesley Shipp - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 22, 1956 |
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| Age | 70 |
| Birthplace | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also John Wesley Shipp's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Portraying The Flash (Barry Allen) in the 1990 CBS television series and Henry Allen in The CW's 'The Flash' (2014–2023). |
Intro
John Wesley Shipp is an American actor known for his roles in superhero television series, especially for portraying Barry Allen/The Flash in the 1990 CBS series 'The Flash' and Henry Allen, the father of Barry Allen, in the 2014 'The Flash' series on The CW.
Early Life & Background
John Wesley Shipp grew up in Virginia. He attended Indiana University where he initially pursued music before turning his attention to acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Barry Allen/The Flash in the 1990 CBS series 'The Flash'
- Played Mitch Leery on 'Dawson's Creek'
- Portrayed Henry Allen and Jay Garrick in The CW's 'The Flash' (2014–2023)
- Appeared as Kelly Nelson on 'Guiding Light' and Douglas Cummings on 'As the World Turns', winning Daytime Emmy Awards for both roles
Trivia
- He is one of only a few actors to portray multiple roles within The Flash universe.
- He is a two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is John Wesley Shipp?
John Wesley Shipp is 70 years old.
When was John Wesley Shipp born?
John Wesley Shipp was born the 22 January 1956.
Where is John Wesley Shipp from?
Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 22nd, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 22, 1956, representatives from the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU) formed the Canadian Football Council (CFC) in Winnipeg. G. Sydney Halter, QC, was appointed as the commissioner. The CFC introduced a national negotiation list and increased the touchdown point value from five to six. Television rights for Canadian football games were sold for $101,000.
- Day of the week: January 22nd, 1956 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Check the link for more news and curiosities on January 22nd, 1956.