Sonja Smits
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
Credits
- 2023 · Better Days as Kate
- 2021 · Hidden Family Secrets as Joyce
- 2021 · Drifting Snow as Joanne
- 2021 · Ginny & Georgia as Dena Beck
- 2021 · Pretty Hard Cases as Judy Wazowski
- 2019 · Heritage Minutes: D-Day as Narrator (voice)
- 2019 · Diggstown as Candace Wynn
- 2017 · Save Me as Gloriana
- 2017 · Mary Kills People as Estelle
- 2017 · Ransom as Gwyneth Davenport
- 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 · A Different Loyalty as Fay Tolland
- 2004 · Siblings as Mom
- 2003 · How to Deal as
- 2003 · Owning Mahowny as Dana Selkirk
- 2002 · The Eleventh Hour as
- 2002 · Odyssey 5 as
- 2001 · Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows as Kay Thompson
- 1999 · Hidden Heroes as Narrator (voice)
- 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
- 1994 · Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes as Carolyn Rogers
- 1993 · The Diviners as
- 1987 · Street Legal as Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
- 1986 · Loose Ends as Carla
- 1985 · Command 5 as Winslow
- 1984 · Face to Face as Nina Russell
- 1984 · Airwolf as Alexandria Rostov
- 1983 · The Hitchhiker as Nina Russell
- 1983 · Videodrome as Bianca O'Blivion
- 1981 · Falcon Crest as Lydia Boulanger
- 1981 · The Pit as Mrs. Lynde