Sonja Smits

Birthday: 1958-09-08
Birthplace: Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Gender: Female
Owned By: Unowned

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.

Credits

Year Title Character
2023-11-24 Better Days Kate
2021-10-25 Hidden Family Secrets Joyce
2021-04-27 Drifting Snow Joanne
2016-06-26 Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted Glory Osbourne
2006-10-21 One Way Linda Birk
2005-01-01 Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons Mona Parsons
2004-11-12 A Different Loyalty Fay Tolland
2004-09-14 Siblings Mom
2003-07-18 How to Deal
2003-05-02 Owning Mahowny Dana Selkirk
1998-12-02 Dead Husbands Sheila Feinstein
1994-02-20 TekWar: TekLords Kate Cardigan
1994-01-02 Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes Carolyn Rogers
1993-01-03 The Diviners
1986-03-05 Loose Ends Carla
1985-08-05 Command 5 Winslow
1984-04-11 Face to Face Nina Russell
1983-02-04 Videodrome Bianca O'Blivion
1981-10-23 The Pit Mrs. Lynde