Sonja Smits

Known for ActingBorn 1958-09-08 (age 68)Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada

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.Read more

Movies & web series

The Atwood Stories

Ginny & Georgia

The Diviners

The Outer Limits

Mary Kills People

Airwolf

Traders

Better Days

Heritage Minutes

Street Legal

Videodrome

Diggstown

Owning Mahowny

War Brides

Ransom

Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted

Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes

Cybergeddon

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows

Pretty Hard Cases

SisterS

Odyssey 5

TekWar: TekLords

The Hitchhiker

Hidden Family Secrets

Dead Husbands

One Way

How to Deal

The Pit

Falcon Crest

The Eleventh Hour

Siblings

Star Trek: Section 31

Command 5

A Different Loyalty

Drifting Snow

That's My Baby!

Loose Ends

I Come Home

Heritage Minutes: D-Day

Save Me

Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons

Hidden Heroes

The Untold Story