The actor who played Det. Jay Halstead reveals why he decided to exit the show and his character's fate. Find out how Halstead resigned from the Intelligence Unit and joined the army in Bolivia.

Jesse Lee Soffer is an American actor and director who has appeared in movies and TV shows such as In Time, Chicago P.D., and As the World Turns. He was born on April 23, 1984, in Ossining, New York, and has a half brother named Craig Soffer.

Actor Jesse Lee Soffer has explained why he joined FBI: International after leaving Chicago P.D., despite both shows being part of Dick Wolf's TV universe. Soffer originally portrayed Jay Halstead in Chicago P.D., having also appeared as the character in guest roles in Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Law & Order: SVU.

Jesse Lee Soffer joins the cast of FBI: INTERNATIONAL at the start of the series’ fourth season. Prior to his role on FBI: INTERNATIONAL, Soffer starred as brash young detective Jay Halstead in the hit Dick Wolf series “Chicago P.D.” for over a decade, during which he was given the opportunity to get behind the camera and direct multiple ...

The actor, who played Detective Jay Halstead, reveals why he decided to exit the NBC crime procedural and how he feels about his character's fate. He also addresses fans' reactions and praises the show's writers and his co-stars.

Jesse Lee Soffer is joining 'FBI: International' after star Luke Kleintank left last season. This is Soffer's first time back on screen after leaving his longtime role on 'Chicago...

Jesse Lee Soffer (born April 23, 1984) began his film career in 1993 at age eight in the movie Matinee (1993). From that point on, his work included time on such television series as Two of a Kind (1998), Guiding Light (1952), CSI: Miami (2002), The Mentalist (2008) and The Mob Doctor (2012).

The actor talks about his new role as Agent Wesley Mitchell on CBS' FBI: International, his departure from Chicago P.D., and his future plans. He also reveals how he prepares for his roles, his favorite protein mix, and his relationship with Halstead.

In an exclusive interview, Jesse Lee Soffer explains his choice to leave NBC's 'Chicago P.D.' after 10 years, and talks his plans for the future.