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3 fun facts about Chicago PD star Jason Beghe (you might be surprised to learn)

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As a dedicated fan of Dick Wolf’s Chicago universe, I can confidently say that Jason Beghe is the backbone of this captivating saga. His portrayal of Hank Voight in Chicago P.D. has not only made the show a must-watch but also etched his character indelibly into our hearts and minds.

In Dick Wolf’s Chicago series, there’s no actor who commands a show quite like Jason Beghe. On Chicago P.D., he portrays Hank Voight, a seasoned police officer known for his tough methods, which occasionally involve bending the rules. In fact, Beghe’s character, Voight, first appeared in the Chicago Fire series before becoming the central figure in Chicago P.D., where the story primarily revolves around his intelligence unit.

Ever since then, visualizing the Chicago universe without him has proved quite challenging. Similarly, envisioning any of Wolf’s franchises minus Beghe seems almost unthinkable, given his frequent collaboration with Wolf. Over time, Beghe has graced various TV dramas produced by Wolf, including the 80s series ‘Christine Cromwell’, as well as ‘Law & Order: SVU’ and ‘Law & Order LA’.

Apart from what fans typically know about Beghe, his long career in acting conceals a fascinating personal life. Here are some intriguing tidbits about him that might catch your attention.

Jason Beghe is best friends with another TV star

Before he achieved fame as a Hollywood star, Beghe was just a ninth-grader sharing classes with David Duchovny, who later became famous for the X-Files. In an interview with Sioux City Journal, Beghe shared that they’ve been best friends since then, and despite their busy TV careers, when they meet up, they don’t discuss work but rather fondly remember their high school days together.

He was also good friends with JFK Jr.

In an unexpected twist of fate, it seems I shared my formative years with another celebrated figure! Born and bred in New York City, our paths crossed at The Collegiate School, where I found myself in the company of the late John F. Kennedy Jr. During a chat with The Daily Beast, I reminisced about our shared youth, including moments spent with the former first son.

As the actor stated, their friendship had grown so strong that John F. Kennedy Jr.’s mother, Jackie Kennedy, included him in a journey across Europe. He recalled, “The Secret Service kept an eye on us, but they were understanding and accommodating!” Beghe said.

Jason Beghe was in Thelma & Louise

Prior to his rise as a prominent Hollywood actor, Beghe initially appeared in minor film and television roles. One of these roles was in the Ridley Scott movie that won an Oscar, which starred Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis. In “Thelma & Louise”, Beghe portrayed a state trooper who is threatened with a gun by Thelma (Davis). Since then, he has had more success depicting policing roles on screen.

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2024-08-07 16:20

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