Jason Beghe
🔥 TrendingJason Deneen Beghè (born March 12, 1960) is an American film and television actor and critic of Scientology. He is best known for his starring role as sergeant Hank Voight on the NBC TV series Chicago P.D. and for starring in the 1988 George A. Romero film Monkey Shines. He's also known for playing Demi Moore's love interest in G.I. Jane, appearing as a police officer in the film Thelma & Louise, starring opposite Moira Kelly on the series To Have & to Hold, and having recurring roles on Picket
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Facts about Jason Beghe
Did you know that Jason Beghe's deep, gravelly voice is not an acting choice but a permanent change resulting from a severe car accident he suffered in 1999?
- He attended Hackley School in New York with John F. Kennedy Jr. and future 'X-Files' co-star David Duchovny.
- His distinctive raspy voice is the result of a serious car accident in 1999 where he broke his neck and nearly severed his vocal cords.
- Before becoming a prominent critic, Beghe was a Scientologist for 12 years, reaching the Operating Thetan Level V.
- His maternal grandfather was Charles S. Deneen, a two-term Republican governor of Illinois and a U.S. Senator.
- He auditioned for the role of Kyle Reese in James Cameron's original 1984 film 'The Terminator'.
Jason Beghe's career is most profoundly defined by his starring role as the complex and morally ambiguous Sergeant Hank Voight on the NBC series 'Chicago P.D.' This long-running character has allowed him to anchor a major television franchise, showcasing his intense acting style and commanding screen presence for over a decade.
Beghe's legacy will be remembered for his iconic portrayal of Hank Voight, solidifying his place as a TV crime drama staple, and for his outspoken activism against Scientology, giving a voice to former members.