Jason Beghe is an American television and film actor best known for his appearances in ‘Monkey Shines’ and ‘Thelma & Louise.’
Jason’s Biography, Age, Parents, Education
Jason, who was born and raised in New York City, spent a lot of time as a teenager with his buddy John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Over time, he developed his interest in performing and enrolled in a theatrical program at the ‘Collegiate School.’
He began his career as a model in Europe before making his acting debut in the mid-1980s in the film ‘Compromising Positions.’
His first great break came when he played a paraplegic guy called ‘Allan Mann in the film Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear,’ for which he gained global acclaim.
He also started his TV career in the mid-1980s with the series Dress Gray,’ and went on to act in a number of tiny and supporting parts in shows such as ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘To Have & to Hold,’ ‘America Dreams,’ and ‘Chicago Fire.’
He has recently been seen in the series ‘Chicago P.D.’ as the protagonist. Jason has also been involved in a scandal about his ties to the Church of Scientology. He left fashion in 2007 and has publicly lost it since then.
Jason Beghe was born in New York City on March 12, 1960, to parents Renato William Beghe and Bina House. Jason was raised in an strong family with three siblings.
His great-grandfather, Charles S Deneen, was a former Illinois governor and US senator. Jason’s father was a judge on the ‘US Tax Court.’
Jason enrolled in ‘Collegiate School,’ a New York City-based private preparatory school. He made acquaintances with John F. Kennedy Jr. and actor David Duchovny throughout his academic years.
Erik Rush, a well-known conservative author, was another among the prominent persons Jason knew when he was younger.
The hobby of Jason Beghe
Jason has been interested in art and culture since he was a youngster. He was a frequent visitor to the ‘Metropolitan Museum of Art’ and ‘Central Park.’
Security organizations were continuously watching him since he spent so much time with Kennedy.
Kennedy and Jason both participated in the school’s theatrical department while in school. They subsequently chased David Duchovny to attend theatrical courses.
Jason modeled throughout Europe before beginning his career as an actor. He came to Los Angeles in the early 1980s and began auditioning for film and television jobs.
Career
Jason made his debut in 1985 with the movie named ‘Compromise Positions.’ Although the picture was well regarded by reviewers, it did not do well at the box office. Nonetheless, Jason’s debut was beaten as a triumph.
The following year, Jason made his television debut as ‘Hank Beaumont,’ in a two-episode part in the TV miniseries Dress Gray.’
He then had a recurring part in the TV show ‘1st & Ten.’ Jason performed in tiny and guest appearances in programs such as ‘Alien Nation’ and ‘Christine Cromwell during the following several years.
In 1987, Jason played a minor role named ‘Bret’ in the comedy/fantasy film ‘Maid to Order.’ The picture was both commercially and critically successful.
The next year, Jason landed his first breakout job. He played the lead role in the horror thriller ‘Monkey Shines.’
In the movie ‘Allan Mann,’ his character is an athlete who is handicapped in an accident and befriends a monkey. The picture was a modest box-office success, but Jason’s performance was universally praised.
He starred in the road movie ‘Thelma & Louise’ in the early 1990s, playing the part of a state policeman. Both reviewers and fans appreciated the picture, which gained united acclaim.
It became known as a fashion classic over time. However, Jason’s triumphs did not transfer into greater success. As a result, he remained focused on his TV career throughout the 1990s.
In the 1990s, he had pivotal parts in television movies such as ‘Johnny Ryan’ and ‘Full Eclipse.’ He also had minor/guest appearances in shows including ‘Jake and the Fatman,’ ‘Picket Fences,’ and ‘Melrose Place.’
In 1994, he co-starred with Joe Pesci and Christian Slater in the comedy picture ‘Jimmy Hollywood.’ It was a prominent part, yet the picture was a huge flop in both the critical and economic arenas.
In the 2000s, he made his guest appearances on shows including ‘Resurrection Blvd.,’ ‘The Beast,’ and ‘Judging Amy.’ He has had central parts in television movies such as ‘Home Alone 4’ and ‘Three Blind Mice.’
In 2004, he portrayed the meaty part of ‘Gunnery Sergeant Finch’ in the sitcom ‘American Dreams,’ in which he performed for 11 episodes.
In the same year, he participated in the television series ‘Everwood,’ as ‘John Hayes for six episodes. He played minor parts in programs such as ‘Cane,’ ‘Californication,’ and ‘Castle’ in the second half of the 2000s.
In the late 2000s, he resumed his cinematic career, appearing in films such as ‘One Missed Call’ and ‘The Next Three Days.’
He went on to play prominent parts in films including ‘X-Men: First Class and ‘Atlas Shrugged: Part II.’ He has lately acted in films such as “Phantom” and “Safelight.” He has just relaunched his television career.
Apart from his position as the protagonist in ‘Chicago P.D.,’ he also had supporting and recurring roles in ‘Chicago Med’ and ‘Chicago Justice.’
In the 2013 animated direct-to-video film ‘Superman: Unbound,’ he voiced the part of a terrorist. He directed the 2018 movie named ‘Pale City.’
The Church of Scientology has long been a controversial organization, and Jason is one of the performers that has previously been affiliated with it.
However, in a 2008 interview, Jason said that fashion was extremely harmful. He has spoken out in various public venues, expressing his negative experiences with the organization.
Body Measurement
Jason Beghe is 5 feet 8 inches or 1.78 m tall. Jason Beghe weighs 75 kg. Jason Beghe has a 42-inch waist.
Jason’s Networth
According to IMDb, Wikipedia, Forbes, and a variety of other online document sites and reports, Jason Beghe’s net worth ranges from $1 million to $12 million (approximately) at the age of 59 years 2 months 11 days.
He made the good amount of money as a professional film actor. He is a native of the United States.
Who is Jason Beghe’s Wife?
In the year 2000, Jason Beghe married Angie Janu. They were married until 2017 when Jason filed for divorce. The couple has two kids.
In 1999, Jason was involved in a serious car accident. He remained in the hospital for many days and blames his “rough” voice for the accident.