Jason Beghe has established himself as one of television’s most commanding presences through his portrayal of the morally complex Sergeant Hank Voight on the long-running NBC drama Chicago P.D.. Born on March 12, 1960, in New York City, Beghe grew up in a family with deep entertainment industry connections, as his father was a television executive. He attended the prestigious Collegiate School in Manhattan, where he developed an early interest in acting and later studied alongside future stars like Richard Gere. Beghe’s career began in the late 1980s, and he quickly made an impression with his rugged good looks and intense screen presence. His first major film role came in 1988 when he starred as the lead in George A. Romero’s psychological thriller Monkey Shines, playing a quadriplegic man who develops a dangerous bond with a service monkey. This breakthrough led to a series of high-profile supporting roles, including playing Demi Moore’s love interest in the 1997 military drama G.I. Jane and appearing as a police officer in Ridley Scott’s classic road movie Thelma & Louise. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Beghe became a familiar face on television, earning recurring roles on acclaimed series such as Picket Fences, Melrose Place, Chicago Hope, and American Dreams. He also starred opposite Moira Kelly in the CBS drama To Have & to Hold and later appeared on the family drama Cane and the Showtime series Californication. Beghe’s career took a transformative turn in 2014 when he was cast as Sergeant Hank Voight on Chicago P.D., a character originally introduced on Chicago Fire. Voight, a tough and often controversial police officer who operates in a gray area between justice and corruption, became a breakout role for Beghe and the anchor of the Dick Wolf franchise. His intense, gravelly-voiced performance earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, making him one of the most recognizable faces on network television. Outside of his acting career, Beghe has been open about his personal history with the Church of Scientology. He began taking Scientology courses in 1994 and later appeared in church advertising campaigns and promotional videos, but he left the organization in 2007. In subsequent years, he became a vocal critic of the church, speaking publicly about his experiences and participating in documentaries that examined the institution. Today, Beghe continues to lead the ensemble cast of Chicago P.D., which remains a ratings powerhouse for NBC. His portrayal of Hank Voight has become one of the most iconic characters in modern police procedurals, cementing his status as a versatile and compelling actor in both film and television.