Sonja Smits
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.
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Full filmography
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Lydia Boulanger
- Airwolf (1984) as Alexandria Rostov
- Ginny & Georgia (2021) as Dena Beck
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Anne Crain
- The Hitchhiker (1983) as Nina Russell
- Ransom (2017) as Gwyneth Davenport
- SisterS (2023) as Barbara
- Mary Kills People (2017) as Estelle
- Diggstown (2019) as Candace Wynn
- Street Legal (1987) as Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
- Pretty Hard Cases (2021) as Judy Wazowski
- Traders (1996) as Sally Ross
- Videodrome (1983) as Bianca O'Blivion
- The Eleventh Hour (2002)
- Odyssey 5 (2002) as Cynthia Hodge
- Save Me (2017) as Gloriana
- Star Trek: Section 31 (2025) as Terran Proctor
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) as Kay Thompson
- Cybergeddon (2012) as Amanda Jocelyn
- Owning Mahowny (2003) as Dana Selkirk
- How to Deal (2003)
- One Way (2006) as Linda Birk
- The Atwood Stories (2003) as Mrs. Anderson
- Command 5 (1985) as Winslow