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
all 38
Movies 23
TV Shows 15
Voice 1
self 1
Narrator 1
Better Days (2023)
Hidden Family Secrets (2021)
Drifting Snow (2021)
Ginny & Georgia (2021)
Pretty Hard Cases (2021)
Heritage Minutes: D-Day (2019)
Save Me (2017)
Mary Kills People (2017)
Ransom (2017)
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted (2016)
Cybergeddon (2012)
Cybergeddon (2012)
Who Do You Think You Are? (2007)
One Way (2006)
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons (2005)
Siblings (2004)
A Different Loyalty (2004)
How to Deal (2003)
Owning Mahowny (2003)
The Eleventh Hour (2002)
Odyssey 5 (2002)
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001)
Hidden Heroes (1999)
Dead Husbands (1998)
Traders (1996)
The Outer Limits (1995)
TekWar: TekLords (1994)
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes (1994)
The Diviners (1993)
Street Legal (1987)
Loose Ends (1986)
Command 5 (1985)
That's My Baby! (1984)
Face to Face (1984)
Airwolf (1984)
The Hitchhiker (1983)
Videodrome (1983)
The Pit (1981)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1958-09-08 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceOntario, Canada
CitizenshipsCanada
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