When fans think of Chicago P.D., one name instantly comes to mind: Hank Voight. And while the character is iconic, much of that lasting impact comes from the man who brings him to life — Jason Beghe. Together, they’ve defined the tone, soul, and moral complexity of the series for over a decade, making them a duo that’s simply irreplaceable.
Voight is not your typical TV cop. He’s gritty, flawed, and brutally loyal — a man who bends the rules when the system fails. That edge, that fire, doesn’t just come from the writing; it’s Beghe’s gravel-voiced intensity, his raw emotional range, and his ability to make even Voight’s darkest choices feel human that keeps viewers hooked.
Jason Beghe didn’t just play Voight — he became him. From the way he holds silence in a tense interrogation to the way he grieves quietly for fallen team members, Beghe has given Voight a weight and depth few procedural leads can match. He walks the tightrope between antihero and father figure like no one else.
More importantly, Voight has become the anchor of Chicago P.D.. New faces come and go, storylines shift, but Voight is the constant — the commander, the protector, and often, the moral lightning rod. His relationships with characters like Halstead, Burgess, and Upton aren’t just plot devices; they’re emotional pillars that ground the entire show.
As Chicago P.D. heads into future seasons and inevitable cast changes, one thing is clear: no matter how the show evolves, there is no Chicago P.D. without Hank Voight — and no Hank Voight without Jason Beghe.
