Jason Beghe’s Real Life Shocks Fans: Why His Home Is the Total Opposite of Hank Voight’s

On screen, Jason Beghe embodies the ruthless, rule-bending Sergeant Hank Voight in NBC’s Chicago P.D., a gritty anti-hero who operates in moral gray areas to protect his team and city. With his signature gravelly voice—stemming from a near-fatal 1999 car accident that left him in a coma—and intense demeanor, Beghe has made Voight an iconic figure since 2014. But off-screen, as fans delve deeper into the actor’s personal life in 2025, they’re discovering a stark contrast: a devoted, hands-on father who prioritizes empathy, open communication, and gentle guidance over toughness.

Beghe, now 65, shares two sons with his ex-wife, actress Angie Janu: Bix (born around 2005, now 20) and Bo Bear (born around 2009, now 16). The couple married in 2000 and divorced amicably in 2020 after nearly two decades, agreeing to joint custody and shared decision-making on the boys’ education, health, and activities. Despite the split, Beghe has emphasized co-parenting positively, even prohibiting derogatory remarks about each other in front of the children.

In interviews, Beghe reveals a parenting philosophy far removed from Voight’s hard-edged style. He describes a “hands-on” approach focused on learning from his sons rather than dictating to them. “Just like my own kids, they’re better than I am,” he shared on a 2021 podcast. “A good way to go about it is not ‘What can I teach them?’ but ‘What can I learn from them?’” He praises his boys as “empathetic and decent human beings,” expressing pride in their growth into young adults. Discipline in the Beghe household is described as fair, consistent, and nurturing, fostering a supportive environment where open expression is encouraged.

This softer side surprises fans accustomed to Voight’s no-nonsense authority. While Voight bends rules and intimidates to get results, Beghe admits to drawing emotional depth from real fatherhood for the role—particularly Voight’s protective instincts toward his on-screen son. Yet at home, especially post-divorce, Beghe has welcomed his younger son moving to Chicago to live with him, calling it an “honor.” Sources close to the actor highlight his presence during filming breaks, balancing demanding shoots with family time in Los Angeles’ Nichols Canyon area.

Beghe’s journey adds layers to the contrast. A former high-ranking Scientologist (he left in 2007 and became a vocal critic, calling it “brainwashing”), he once navigated strict doctrines, including a “silent birth” for one child. Leaving the church allowed him to rebuild authentic relationships, including mending ties with old friends. Today, he lives a grounded life, far from Voight’s chaotic world of crime and vengeance.

As Chicago P.D. continues into its later seasons, fans appreciate this duality: the tough cop is played by a man who chooses kindness and vulnerability at home. Beghe’s real-life “statutes” revolve around love, growth, and mutual respect—proving that behind the badge, he’s the ultimate opposite of his character.