Sonja Smits

Sonja Smits

  • Birthday: 1958-09-08
  • Place of birth: Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada

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

Drifting Snow

2021

As Joanne

Hidden Heroes

1999

As Narrator (voice)

The Diviners

1993

As

Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons

2005

As Mona Parsons

Better Days

2023

As Kate

Videodrome

1983

As Bianca O'Blivion

Face to Face

1984

As Nina Russell

The Pit

1981

As Mrs. Lynde

Dead Husbands

1998

As Sheila Feinstein

TekWar: TekLords

1994

As Kate Cardigan

Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes

1994

As Carolyn Rogers

Command 5

1985

As Winslow

Hidden Family Secrets

2021

As Joyce

Heritage Minutes: D-Day

2019

As Narrator (voice)

One Way

2006

As Linda Birk

Owning Mahowny

2003

As Dana Selkirk

Siblings

2004

As Mom

Loose Ends

1986

As Carla

A Different Loyalty

2004

As Fay Tolland

How to Deal

2003

As

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