Jason Beghe Bio, Wiki
Jason Beghe is an American Actor best known for his appearance in the NBC television series Chicago P.D. as Sergeant Hank Voight. He has also appeared in films such as Monkey Shines, Thelma & Louise, and in the television series To Have & to Hold. He is a former Scientologist who started taking classes in Scientology in 1994. Beghe later appeared in an adverting campaign of Church in Scientology and also in promotional videos. He left the church in 2007 and has criticized Scientology publicly since then.
Jason Beghe Age
Beghe was born in New York City, United States on 12th March 1960. He is 63 years old as of 2024 and he celebrates his birthday on March 12 every year.
Jason Beghe Height/Measurements
Beghe stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Jason Beghe Education
Beghe attended a private preparatory school for boys called Collegiate School in New York City. While at the institution, actor David Duchovny and John F. Kennedy became his best friends, and dancer Christopher d’Amboise was his classmate. Beghe and Kennedy spent most of their times together in Central Park and outside Metropolitan Museum of Art and were monitored by Kennedy’s Secret Service detail. After that, Beghe convinced Duchovny to pursue acting.
Jason Beghe Career
Before his acting career, Beghe was a model in Europe. His first appearance in acting, was in the film, Compromising Positions in 1985, starring Susan Sarandon. His first role in television was in the comedy series 1st & Ten where he starred alongside Sam J. Jones and O.J. Simpson. Beghe starred as Allan Mann in the film Monkey Shines: An Experiment In Fear in 1988, which was directed by George A. Romero. A positive review was given by The Philadelphia Inquirer for his performance in Monkey Shines where he acted with his face and voice only. David Foil, an actor on The Advocate, said Beghe’s Performance was remarkable simply because he met the demands of the character.
He played in the role of an ice hockey star in the television film The Case of the All-Star Assassin in 1989. Beghe also played in the film Thelma & Louise as State Trooper in 1991, and in 1997, he played as Demi Moore’s love interest in the film G.I. Jane. He had recurring roles on Melrose Place and Picket Fences, then he played the role Danny Blaines in Chicago Hope in 1997. In an interview in The Boston Herald, he talked about his respect for his colleagues in Chicago Hope and said that he thinks it is the best cast assembled that he has ever seen and they are incredible. He also added that working with Christine Lahti has made him a better actor as she is good, smart, and dedicated.
In 1988, Beghe co-starred as police officer Sean McGrail alongside Moira Kelly in the television drama series To Have & to Hold. From Detroit Free Press, Mike Duffy wrote that there was an affectionate romantic sizzle between handsome Beghe (“G.I. Jane”) and the unconventionally attractive Kelly (“Little Odessa”). Kinney Littlefield from Orange County Register said that Kelly and Beghe have charm. Beghe appeared on CSI: NY, Numb3rs, Criminal Minds, Everwood, Cane, and Veronica Mars. He also played the role exorcist Ray Purvis in the Horror film One Missed Call in the year 2008.
In 2009, he guest-starred on the TV show Californication where he portrayed novelist Richard Bates. In the same year, Beghe went to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to film The Next Three Days which was directed by Paul Haggis and released in 2010. He starred on Chicago P.D. since 2014, playing the role Sergeant Hank Voight. It was reported on 21st November 2017 by Deadline Hollywood, that he was investigated for a possibly sexual harassment and an overly aggressive behavior, while filming Chicago P.D. in 2016. Reports were made by his former co-star, Sophia Bush, claiming he had inappropriate behavior. Beghe released a statement acknowledging he had anger problems but he said he was working on them.
Jason Beghe Net Worth
Throughout his career as an actor, Beghe has been able to accumulate an estimated net worth of around $9 Million.
Jason Beghe Parents and Siblings
Beghe was born and raised in New York City by his father Renato William Beghe who is a tax court judge and his mother Bina Beghe. He has two sisters; Eliza Ashley Beghe and Francesca Beghe, and a brother, Adam Beghe. Francesca, is a songwriter and singer, who released her album with SBK Records in 1991.
Jason Beghe Wife
Beghe got married to Angie Janu, who is also an actress, in the year 2000 and together they had two children. However, in December 2017, he filed for divorce and it was granted in September 2020.
Jason Beghe Kids
Beghe and his ex-wife share two children; Bix Beghe who was born in 2004 and Bo Bear Beghe who was born in 2008. Beghe currently lives in Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles, California.
Jason Beghe Scientology
As Beghe was taking an acting class in 1994 taught by Scientologist Milton Katselas, he decided he would take some courses under Scientology. Bodhi Elfman, his fellow acting student gave him a Scientology book. Beghe helped to promote an exhibition in 1994, called What is Scientology, as part of a television advertising campaign of the Church of Scientology in the United Kingdom. In 2005, he appeared in Scientology promotional videos and he estimated to have given US$1 million over a 12-year period to the Church of Scientology.
Beghe decided to leave scientology in 2007 and went to see his friend David Duchovny after his departure. While he was doing Scientology, his relationship with Duchovny went through a rough road as Scientologists named him a Suppressive Person. It was a name given to people who those who worked against the Church of Scientology.
Jason Beghe G.I Jane
Beghe played the role Royce Harper in the film G.I. Jane which aired in 1997. Royce was a Lieutenant Commander and was also Demi Moore’s love interest, who is among those who believe that Demi will fail in her job in a male dominated unit.
Jason Beghe Chicago P.D.
Beghe appeared in the television film Chicago P.D. which aired in 2014 as Hank Voight. Hank is a sergeant in the Chicago Police Department and is in command of the 21st District Intelligence Unit at the moment. He was inspired by his dad to be a cop and is so proud of his job working hard to protect his city. His methods are harsh and are known to everyone inclusive of higher federal law agents and criminals. No matter how many rules he breaks or how many people get hurt, Hank likes to get his job done.
Jason Beghe Illness
Fans often wonder why Beghe’s voice is so raspy. Beghe responded by saying, when puberty hit, he went down low and there were some gravel. But, he was involved in a fatal car accident in 1999, where he broke his neck, his back in a couple of places, his lungs and all his ribs. For 3 and a half weeks he was in a coma and when he would come out, he was intubated from being on life support where he would pull out the tube which made it worse.
Jason Beghe Home Alone 4
Beghe appeared in Home Alone 4 where he portrayed Peter McCallister. He replaced John Heard from the first two films. Peter was the dad to Kevin, Megan, Buzz, Linnie, and Jeff. He was the husband to Kate McCallister and a brother to Rob and Frank. Peter and his wife and kids, live in Winnetka, Illinois.
Jason Beghe Parkinson’s Disease
Beghe does not have the Parkinson’s Disease as fans are speculating. The rumors emerged due to the fact that he shakes and nods his head a lot while acting as Hank Voight in Chicago P.D. The possible root of the shaking and nodding could be the accident he was involved in, in 1999.
Jason Beghe Voice Before The Accident
Beghe portrayed Lieutenant Jeffrey Lindley in Melrose Place five years before the accident. In a certain clip, his voice is heard to be deep and raspy, but it’s a bit smoother and higher than his current tone.
Jason Beghe Films and TV Shows
- Compromising Positions
- Monkey Shines
- Maid to Order
- Jimmy Hollywood
- G.I. Jane
- Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House
- X-Men: First Class
- Dress Gray
- Murder, She Wrote
- In the Heat of the Night
- Chicago Hope
- To Have & to Hold
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
- Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
- Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders
- American Dreams
- Treasure Island: The Adventure Begins
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- CSI: NY
- Veronica Mars
- Numb3rs
- Chicago Med
Jason Beghe Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
He is vocal on his social media accounts where he posts frequently. On his Twitter account, he has about 2.8K followers, around 6.2K followers on his Facebook page, and about 16.9K followers on his Instagram account.