On screen, Jason Beghe is the gritty, gravel-voiced Sergeant Hank Voight who breaks every rule in the book to protect his city. But back at home, the man behind the badge has a completely different set of “statutes.” As Chicago P.D. fans look closer at the actor’s personal life in 2025, they are discovering that his parenting style and household expectations are far more disciplined—and surprising—than his TV persona suggests.
The “no Chicago P.D. at home” rule
Perhaps the most shocking rule for fans is that Beghe’s children haven’t spent much time watching their father take down criminals on NBC.
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Keeping it separate: Beghe has long maintained a strict boundary between his dark, intense work and his home life. He has admitted in interviews that he doesn’t want his sons, Bix and Bear, to see him as the “tough guy” Voight.
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Dad, not the Sarge: At home, he isn’t the leader of an Intelligence Unit; he is a father who values presence over performance. He rarely brings the emotional “heaviness” of the set through his front door.
Strict boundaries on screen time and technology
While the Intelligence Unit uses high-tech surveillance to track suspects, Beghe’s real-life home is surprisingly low-tech.
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Old-school values: Beghe is known for being a bit “old-school.” He encourages his sons to engage with the real world rather than being glued to smartphones or social media.
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Meaningful connection: He prioritizes face-to-face conversation and outdoor activities, a rule that stands in stark contrast to the digital-heavy world of modern policing.
The rule of privacy and “the voice”
Everyone knows Jason Beghe for his iconic raspy voice, but at home, it’s just “Dad’s voice.” One of his biggest rules is maintaining a sense of normalcy despite his fame.
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Protecting their identity: Beghe has worked hard to keep his sons out of the Hollywood limelight. You won’t see them walking red carpets or being used for “clout” on Instagram.
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Reality check: He makes sure his children understand that acting is just a job. He has even joked that his kids aren’t particularly impressed by his stardom—to them, he’s just the guy who tells them to finish their homework.
A focus on empathy over aggression
While Hank Voight is known for his “hit first, ask questions later” approach, Beghe’s number one family rule is rooted in communication and empathy.
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The anti-Voight approach: Beghe has often spoken about the importance of being “vulnerable” and “honest” with his children. He believes that true strength comes from emotional intelligence, not just physical dominance—a philosophy that would probably make Voight scratch his head.
