Sonja Smits
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.
Known For
All Movies (25)
- I Come Home2026
- Star Trek: Section 312025 · as Terran Proctor
- Better Days2023 · as Kate
- Hidden Family Secrets2021 · as Joyce
- Drifting Snow2021 · as Joanne
- Heritage Minutes: D-Day2019 · as Narrator (voice)
- Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted2016 · as Glory Osbourne
- One Way2006 · as Linda Birk
- Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons2005 · as Mona Parsons
- A Different Loyalty2004 · as Fay Tolland
- Siblings2004 · as Mom
- How to Deal2003
- Owning Mahowny2003 · as Dana Selkirk
- Hidden Heroes1999 · as Narrator (voice)
- The Untold Story1999 · as Narrator
- Dead Husbands1998 · as Sheila Feinstein
- TekWar: TekLords1994 · as Kate Cardigan
- Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes1994 · as Carolyn Rogers
- The Diviners1993
- Loose Ends1986 · as Carla
- Command 51985 · as Winslow
- That's My Baby!1984
- Videodrome1983 · as Bianca O'Blivion
- The Pit1981 · as Mrs. Lynde
- War Brides1980 · as Lisa
All TV Shows (18)
- SisterS2023 · as Barbara
- Ginny & Georgia2021 · as Dena Beck
- Pretty Hard Cases2021 · as Judy Wazowski
- Diggstown2019 · as Candace Wynn
- Save Me2017 · as Gloriana
- Mary Kills People2017 · as Estelle
- Ransom2017 · as Gwyneth Davenport
- Cybergeddon2012 · as Amanda Jocelyn
- The Atwood Stories2003 · as Mrs. Anderson
- The Eleventh Hour2002
- Odyssey 52002 · as Cynthia Hodge
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows2001 · as Kay Thompson
- Traders1996 · as Sally Ross
- The Outer Limits1995 · as Dr. Anne Crain
- Street Legal1987 · as Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
- Airwolf1984 · as Alexandria Rostov
- The Hitchhiker1983 · as Nina Russell
- Falcon Crest1981 · as Lydia Boulanger