Barry Allen / The Flash
Forensic scientist Barry Allen becomes The Flash, the fastest man alive, after being struck by lightning and doused in chemicals.
Character
Cinematic | Literary
DC
March 19, 1940
Pisces
85
Fallville, Iowa, United States
Barry Allen, born on March 13, 1989, is a Central City forensic scientist who gained super speed after a lightning strike and chemical spill. As The Flash, he protects Central City from various threats, including supervillains and time paradoxes. Barry has been a member of the Justice League and has worked alongside other superheroes like Green Arrow and Supergirl. He has also traveled through time to prevent catastrophic events.
Barry’s notable achievements include saving Central City from countless threats, receiving awards like the Central City Citizen of the Year and the Justice League Medal of Honor, and mentoring Wally West, the Kid Flash. In his personal life, Barry is in a relationship with Iris West and has a close friendship with Cisco Ramon.
Barry enjoys pizza, has a pet turtle named Barry Jr., loves comic books, and has a secret lair called the Flashcave. His iconic catchphrase is “Run, Barry, run!”