Sonja Smits
Born: 1958-09-08 in Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Star Trek: Section 31 as Terran Proctor
2023
- Better Days as Kate
2021
- Ginny & Georgia as Dena Beck
- Pretty Hard Cases as Judy Wazowski
- Drifting Snow as Joanne
- Hidden Family Secrets as Joyce
2019
- Diggstown as Candace Wynn
- Heritage Minutes: D-Day as Narrator (voice)
2017
- Ransom as Gwyneth Davenport
- Mary Kills People as Estelle
- Save Me as Gloriana
2016
- Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted as Glory Osbourne
2012
- Cybergeddon as Amanda Jocelyn
2006
- One Way as Linda Birk
2005
- Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons as Mona Parsons
2004
- Siblings as Mom
- A Different Loyalty as Fay Tolland
2003
- Owning Mahowny as Dana Selkirk
- How to Deal
2002
- Odyssey 5 as Cynthia Hodge
- The Eleventh Hour
2001
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows as Kay Thompson
1999
- Hidden Heroes as Narrator (voice)
- The Untold Story as Narrator
1998
- Dead Husbands as Sheila Feinstein
1996
- Traders as Sally Ross
1995
- The Outer Limits as Dr. Anne Crain
1994
- TekWar: TekLords as Kate Cardigan
- Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes as Carolyn Rogers
1993
1987
- Street Legal as Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
1986
- Loose Ends as Carla
1985
- Command 5 as Winslow
1984
- Airwolf as Alexandria Rostov
1983
- The Hitchhiker as Nina Russell
- Videodrome as Bianca O'Blivion
1981
- Falcon Crest as Lydia Boulanger
- The Pit as Mrs. Lynde
1980
- War Brides as Lisa