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Sonja Smits

Sonja Smits

Actor · Born 1958-09-08 · Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Sonja Smits is a Canadian actress recognized for her versatile performances across film, television, and theatre. She gained prominence for her role as Sara Fraser in the acclaimed Canadian television series "Street Legal." Smits' portrayal of the determined and skilled lawyer showcased her acting prowess and earned her critical acclaim. Additionally, she has been the lead in two other TV series, Traders and the Eleventh Hour, as well as many TV movies such as Margret Lawrence's The Diviners. Her feature films, include David Cronenberg's cult classic, "Videodrome" and "Owning Mahoney" with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sonja has received numerous honours and awards for her work including a Gemini Award-Best Actress, TWFT- Outstanding Achievement Award and ACTRA Award of Excellence. She was the first artist named as President of Harbourfront Centre Board, was a founding member of ACTRA Women's Caucus and served as Chair at Toronto Artscape Foundation. Sonja is the co-owner of Closson Chase Vineyards, a pioneer in the creation of the viticulture region of Prince Edward County.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Videodrome (1983) — Bianca O'Blivion
  2. Ginny & Georgia (2021) — Dena Beck
  3. Airwolf (1984) — Alexandria Rostov
  4. Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) — Terran Proctor
  5. The Outer Limits (1995) — Dr. Anne Crain
  6. Owning Mahowny (2003) — Dana Selkirk
  7. How to Deal (2003)
  8. The Pit (1981) — Mrs. Lynde
  9. Ransom (2017) — Gwyneth Davenport
  10. Mary Kills People (2017) — Estelle
  11. One Way (2006) — Linda Birk
  12. Falcon Crest (1981) — Lydia Boulanger
  13. Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted (2016) — Glory Osbourne
  14. Pretty Hard Cases (2021) — Judy Wazowski
  15. A Different Loyalty (2004) — Fay Tolland
  16. Odyssey 5 (2002) — Cynthia Hodge
  17. The Hitchhiker (1983) — Nina Russell
  18. Siblings (2004) — Mom
  19. Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) — Kay Thompson
  20. SisterS (2023) — Barbara
  21. TekWar: TekLords (1994) — Kate Cardigan
  22. Hidden Family Secrets (2021) — Joyce
  23. Street Legal (1987) — Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
  24. Cybergeddon (2012) — Amanda Jocelyn
  25. The Eleventh Hour (2002)
  26. Loose Ends (1986) — Carla
  27. Dead Husbands (1998) — Sheila Feinstein
  28. Diggstown (2019) — Candace Wynn
  29. Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes (1994) — Carolyn Rogers
  30. Drifting Snow (2021) — Joanne
  31. That's My Baby! (1984)
  32. Traders (1996) — Sally Ross
  33. Heritage Minutes (1991) — Mona Parsons
  34. Command 5 (1985) — Winslow
  35. The Diviners (1993)
  36. Better Days (2023) — Kate
  37. War Brides (1980) — Lisa
  38. The Atwood Stories (2003) — Mrs. Anderson
  39. Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons (2005) — Mona Parsons
  40. Heritage Minutes: D-Day (2019) — Narrator (voice)