The Flash
Barry Allen
After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen fell into a coma. When he awoke, he discovered he had been given the power of superhuman speed.
Iris West-Allen
Raised in Plano, Texas, Candice Patton pursued her childhood dream of becoming an actress. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, she moved to Los Angeles to begin her career.
Joe West
Jesse L. Martin, born in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, discovered his passion for acting in the fourth grade when a teacher cast him in a play, setting him on his future career path.
Caitlin Snow
Danielle Panabaker was born in Augusta, Georgia. While attending Neuqua Valley High School, she discovered her love for acting through a speech team and community theater.
Dr. Harry Wells
Golden Globe-nominated actor and director Tom Cavanagh is known for his work on The CW. In addition to his current series, Cavanagh has extensive television, film, and theater credits.
Henry Allen
John Wesley Shipp's father was the minister at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He attended high school in Wake Forest, NC, where he began to pursue his interest in acting.
Eddie Thawne
Rick Cosnett, born in Zimbabwe, moved to Australia where he studied acting at QUT. He now lives in the USA, with a career spanning theatre, film, and television.
Ralph Dibny
Hartley Sawyer, born in Goshen, New York, is an actor and writer whose career spans television and digital media. He is known for his recurring role on The Flash.
Wally West
Keiynan Lonsdale is an Australian actor, singer, and dancer. He is widely known for his role as Wally West, a.k.a. Kid Flash, in The CW's series The Flash.
Nora West-Allen
Jessica Parker Kennedy is a Canadian actress known for her roles in film and television. She gained popularity for her portrayal of Nora West-Allen, the future daughter of Barry Allen.