Sonja Bennett
Biography
Sonja Bennett is a Canadian actress and screenwriter born on August 24, 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is the daughter of director and writer Guy Bennett and Anna Hart. Bennett made her film debut in the Canadian feature film Punch in 2002, earning the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film for her performance. Her subsequent film credits include Donovan's Echo, Cole, Control Alt Delete, Young People Fucking, and Fido. On television, she has appeared in the series Godiva's and Cold Squad. In 2014, Bennett made her screenwriting debut with the film Preggoland, in which she also acted.
Career overview
Sonja Bennett is a Canadian actress and screenwriter born on August 24, 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her film debut occurred in the Canadian feature film Punch in 2002, a performance that earned her the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film. Following her debut, Bennett established a diverse screen career spanning both film and television.
In film, she has starred in a variety of titles including Donovan's Echo, Cole, Control Alt Delete, Young People Fucking, and Fido. Her television work includes appearances in the series Godiva's and Cold Squad. Expanding her contributions to the entertainment industry, Bennett made her screenwriting debut in 2014 with the film Preggoland, in which she also took on a starring role.
Daughter of director and writer Guy Bennett and Anna Hart, she was raised primarily by her mother while living in several locations and is a graduate of Garibaldi Secondary. Throughout her professional career, Bennett has built a substantial body of work encompassing fifty-six known credits in acting, establishing herself as both a performer and a writer within Canadian cinema and television.
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60 titles- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) as Eve Kinwood
- Family Law (2021) as Elaine
- Family Law (2021) Writer
- Family Law (2021) Consulting Producer
- Charmed (2018) as Amelia
- Kayak to Klemtu (2018) as Cory
- Ghost Wars (2017) as Karla Kowalski-Jones
- Private Eyes (2016) as Lily / Gina
- Kim's Convenience (2016) Story Editor
- Kim's Convenience (2016) Writer
- Preggoland (2014) as Ruth
- Preggoland (2014) Screenplay
- Motive (2013) as Chelsea Richmond
- In No Particular Order (2012) as Claire
- Random Acts of Romance (2012) as Lynn
- Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) as Mother on Sidewalk (uncredited)
- Donovan's Echo (2011) as Sarah
- Gone (2011) as Liz Cook
- Past Obsessions (2011) as Estelle
- The Client List (2010) as Dee
- Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010) as Jules Scott
- Control Alt Delete (2010) as Jane
- Stained (2010) as Jennifer
- A Dog Named Christmas (2009) as Hannah McCray
- Playing for Keeps (2009) as Marsha Barclay
- Cole (2009) as Maybelline
- Fatal Kiss (2009) as Teresa
- Fear Itself (2008) as Ruthie
- Elegy (2008) as Beth
- In Sickness and in Health (2008) as Ruthie
- Pants! (2008)
- Painkiller Jane (2007) as Stacey
- Masters of Science Fiction (2007) as Judge Pomfrey
- Young People Fucking (2007) as Mia
- Traveler (2007) as Maya
- The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) as Pearl
- The Cabinet (2007)
- Psych (2006) as Annie
- Eureka (2006) as Callie Curie
- Blade: The Series (2006) as Vanessa Brooks
- Catch and Release (2006) as Caterer
- Whistler (2006) as Kate Judson
- Fido (2006) as Tammy
- Supernatural (2005) as Pamela Clayton
- Supernatural (2005) as Jan Harris
- Masters of Horror (2005) as Dana
- The Fog (2005) as Mandi
- Godiva's (2005) as Daisy
- Killer Instinct (2005) as Darla
- Where the Truth Lies (2005) as Bonnie
- Marker (2005) as Kim
- Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber (2005) as Eliza
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Dahlia Radim
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Specialist 2nd Class Marcie Brasko
- The Perfect Score (2004) as Pregnant Girl
- Tru Calling (2003) as Beth
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Rachel Caldwell
- John Doe (2002) as Delphine Young
- Punch (2002) as Ariel
- Cold Squad (1998) as Det. Samantha Walters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonja Bennett best known for?
Sonja Bennett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024), Family Law (2021), Family Law (2021), Family Law (2021).
When and where was Sonja Bennett born?
Sonja Bennett was born on August 24, 1980 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
How many credits does Sonja Bennett have?
Sonja Bennett has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2024.
What is Sonja Bennett's background in cinema and television?
Sonja Bennett is a Canadian actress and screenwriter born on August 24, 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is the daughter of director and writer Guy Bennett and Anna Hart. Bennett made her film debut in the Canadian feature film Punch in 2002, earning the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Act...