Jason Beghe

Biography

Jason 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 Fences, Melrose Place, Chicago Hope, American Dreams, Cane, and Californication.

He began taking Scientology courses in 1994, and later appeared in a Church of Scientology advertising campaign and in promotional videos. According to Beghe, Church of Scientology head David Miscavige referred to him as "the poster boy for Scientology". Beghe left Scientology in 2007 and began publicly speaking out about his experiences within the church in April 2008. An on camera interview with Beghe about his experiences in Scientology conducted by Xenu TV founder and journalist Mark Bunker was published to the video site YouTube and later Vimeo. Marina Hyde of The Guardian newspaper called Beghe a Scientology celebrity whistleblower for his actions.

As a young man he attended the Collegiate School in New York City, where he became best friends with John F. Kennedy, Jr. and David Duchovny.

Known For

Chicago Med 2015 ★ 8.3
Chicago P.D. 2014 ★ 8.4
BoJack Horseman 2014 ★ 8.5
Chicago Fire 2012 ★ 8.4
Castle 2009 ★ 8.0
Californication 2007 ★ 7.6
Criminal Minds 2005 ★ 8.3
Ghost Whisperer 2005 ★ 8.1
Numb3rs 2005 ★ 7.0
Medium 2005 ★ 7.5
CSI: NY 2004 ★ 7.3
Veronica Mars 2004 ★ 7.8
NCIS 2003 ★ 7.6
Everwood 2002 ★ 7.6
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2000 ★ 7.6
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999 ★ 8.0
Judging Amy 1999 ★ 7.5
JAG 1995 ★ 7.3
Chicago Hope 1994 ★ 7.2
The X-Files 1993 ★ 8.4
Melrose Place 1992 ★ 5.8
Quantum Leap 1989 ★ 8.0
L.A. Law 1986 ★ 7.1
Murder, She Wrote 1984 ★ 7.5