Jesse Lee Soffer is an American actor primarily known for his work on television.
He first gained prominence for portraying the character of Will Munson on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns.”
As the World Turns was a television show from April 2, 1956, to September 17, 2010.
The show is the fourth-longest run of any daytime network soap opera on American television as it had been running for 54 years. It is only surpassed by General Hospital, Guiding Light, and Days of Our Lives.
Soffer portrayed Will Munson, a member of the Munson family from 2004 to 2008 and again in 2010. For his work in the show, Soffer received three Emmy nominations.
After his role in As the World Turns, Soffer appeared in a handful of TV shows until he got the role that would make his career in Jay Halstead in 2014.
As Jay Halstead, Soffer would have main and recurring roles in three television shows. They were Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med. The actor also had a brief guest role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Lastly, Soffer is also famous for his portrayal of Bobby Brady in the comedy movie The Brady Bunch Movie and its sequel, A Very Brady Sequel.
Here Are Some Facts About Jesse Lee Soffer
| 38 |
| $5 Million |
| Actor |
| American |
| April 23, 1984 |
| Ossining, New York, U.S. |
| New York University |
| 1990 – Present |
Is Jesse Lee Soffer Leaving Chicago PD?
Yes, Jesse Lee Soffer has confirmed that he is leaving the police drama Chicago PD sometime this fall.
A member of the original cast, Soffer released a statement where he said that he was very thankful to the fans for ten years of unwavering support and how he would always be proud of his time as Detective Jay Halstead.
Soffer hasn’t yet stated the reason why he was leaving the show, much to his fans’ bewilderment.
Fans of the show have stated that they truly did not expect that Soffer would leave the show and have vocalized their dissatisfaction.
Many have said that his character, Detective Jay Halstead, was one of the best aspects of the show and that he was the reason why they watched it.
More fans hoped that Soffer’s departure came from his own choice rather than a decision made by the people running the show.
Other fans have started coming up with their own theories as to why he is leaving. From cutting costs to long-tenured casts becoming more expensive, the fans are having a hard time dealing with the fact that one of their favorites is leaving the show.
Where Is Jesse Lee Soffer Going To Work Now?
Since Jesse Lee Soffer has just announced his departure from Chicago PD, he hasn’t yet revealed his newer projects.
Soffer joined Chicago PD in June 2013 after a few years of guest starring in various television shows.
Soffer had wanted to work with Dick Wolf before as he was cast in an episode of the creator’s show Law & Order: SCU in July 2010.
Unfortunately, due to a clashing of film commitments, Soffer could not film his part for Wolf’s show.
As such, the actor jumped at the opportunity to play in another one of Wolf’s shows when he received the offer for Chicago PD.
His character, Detective James Halstead, was first introduced in the second season premiere of Chicago Fire which then spun off into Chicago PD, which premiered on January 8, 2014.
The show was an immediate success and was renewed for a second season on March 19, 2014.
Soffer has appeared in 159 episodes for Chicago PD to date. He has also appeared in 18 episodes for Chicago Fire and 28 episodes for Chicago Med.
Soffer finally made his dream come true when he appeared in a guest role for two episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
How Much Is Jesse Lee Soffer’s Net Worth?
Former Chicago PD Actor Jesse Lee Soffer has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2022.
As a member of not one but two long-running television shows, Soffer has racked up a pretty penny for himself in his acting career.
If the fan reaction to him quitting from Chicago PD is any indication, Soffer’s work is highly regarded both by fans and critics.
By the more recent seasons of Chicago PD, Soffer was making $250,000 per episode, including royalties. As the series usually breaks 20 episodes per season, the actor was making $5 million a season on average.
Now that he has left the show, the future is uncertain for the actor. Still, he has been in the game for over 30 years, so if anyone knows how to work his career, it’s him.
All Chicago PD fans wish nothing but the best for Soffer and look forward to whatever his next venture will be.
No matter what he will play, for many people, Soffer will always be Detective Jay Halstead.