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Sonja Smits

Acting · Born September 8, 1958 · 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.

Movies with Sonja Smits

• Videodrome (1983) — Bianca O'Blivion
• Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) — Terran Proctor
• Owning Mahowny (2003) — Dana Selkirk
• Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted (2016) — Glory Osbourne
• How to Deal (2003)
• A Different Loyalty (2004) — Fay Tolland
• One Way (2006) — Linda Birk
• Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes (1994) — Carolyn Rogers
• Drifting Snow (2021) — Joanne
• TekWar: TekLords (1994) — Kate Cardigan
• Siblings (2004) — Mom
• Hidden Family Secrets (2021) — Joyce

TV shows with Sonja Smits

• Street Legal (1987) — Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
• Pretty Hard Cases (2021) — Judy Wazowski
• Traders (1996) — Sally Ross
• Odyssey 5 (2002) — Cynthia Hodge
• The Eleventh Hour (2002)
• SisterS (2023) — Barbara
• Cybergeddon (2012) — Amanda Jocelyn