Sonja Smits
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Sep 8, 1958 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
- Credits
- 44
Sonja Smits (born September 8, 1958) 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
Filmography
I Come Home
2026Movie
Star Trek: Section 31
2025Movie
Terran Proctor
Better Days
2023Movie
Kate
SisterS
2023TV
Barbara
Hidden Family Secrets
2021Movie
Joyce
Drifting Snow
2021Movie
Joanne
Ginny & Georgia
2021TV
Dena Beck
Pretty Hard Cases
2021TV
Judy Wazowski
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
2019Movie
Narrator (voice)
Diggstown
2019TV
Candace Wynn
Save Me
2017TV
Gloriana
Mary Kills People
2017TV
Estelle
Ransom
2017TV
Gwyneth Davenport
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
2016Movie
Glory Osbourne
Cybergeddon
2012TV
Amanda Jocelyn
One Way
2006Movie
Linda Birk
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
2005Movie
Mona Parsons
A Different Loyalty
2004Movie
Fay Tolland
Siblings
2004Movie
Mom
How to Deal
2003Movie
Owning Mahowny
2003Movie
Dana Selkirk
The Atwood Stories
2003TV
Mrs. Anderson
The Eleventh Hour
2002TV
Odyssey 5
2002TV
Cynthia Hodge
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001TV
Kay Thompson
Hidden Heroes
1999Movie
Narrator (voice)
The Untold Story
1999Movie
Narrator
Dead Husbands
1998Movie
Sheila Feinstein
Traders
1996TV
Sally Ross
The Outer Limits
1995TV
Dr. Anne Crain
TekWar: TekLords
1994Movie
Kate Cardigan
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
1994Movie
Carolyn Rogers
The Diviners
1993Movie
Heritage Minutes
1991TV
Mona Parsons, Narrator
Street Legal
1987TV
Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
Loose Ends
1986Movie
Carla
Command 5
1985Movie
Winslow
That's My Baby!
1984Movie
Airwolf
1984TV
Alexandria Rostov
The Hitchhiker
1983TV
Nina Russell
Videodrome
1983Movie
Bianca O'Blivion
Falcon Crest
1981TV
Lydia Boulanger
The Pit
1981Movie
Mrs. Lynde
War Brides
1980Movie
Lisa