Sonja Sohn
Biography
Sonja Sohn is an American actress and community activist born on May 9, 1964, in Newport News, Virginia. She has thirty-four known credits on her acting record. Sohn is best known for her television role as Detective Kima Greggs on the HBO drama The Wire. This role led to her work as the leader of the Baltimore community initiative ReWired for Change. She also starred as Detective Samantha Baker on the ABC drama series Body of Proof. Additionally, she had a four-season run playing Amanda Wagner on the series Will Trent, a role she departed from as reported in April 2026.
Career overview
Sonja Sohn is an American actress and community activist born on May 9, 1964, in Newport News, Virginia. She is best known for her television role as Detective Kima Greggs on the HBO drama The Wire. Her work on the series led to her involvement as the leader of the Baltimore community initiative ReWired for Change.
In addition to her role on The Wire, Sohn has starred as Detective Samantha Baker on the ABC drama series Body of Proof. Her television career also includes a four-season run playing Amanda Wagner on the series Will Trent. Across her acting career, Sohn has accumulated 34 known credits in the television and film industry.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Will Trent (2023) as Amanda Wagner
- Big George Foreman (2023) as Nancy Foreman
- Breakwater (2023) as Bonnie
- The Slow Hustle (2021) Director
- Interrogation (2020) as Marjorie Thompson
- Godfather of Harlem (2019) as Nell
- High Flying Bird (2019) as Myra
- The Chi (2018) as Laverne Johnson
- Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Dr. Gabrielle Burnham
- Domain (2017) as Atlanta
- Baltimore Rising (2017) Director
- Incorporated (2016) as Chairman Fisher
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) as Captain Betty Audrey
- Shut Eye (2016) as Detective
- The Missing Girl (2015) as Franny
- The Originals (2013) as Lenore
- The Wire: The Musical (2012) as Det. Shakima 'Kima' Greggs
- Body of Proof (2011) as Det. Samantha Baker
- The Good Wife (2009) as Sonya Rucker
- Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) as Sarah
- Burn Notice (2007) as Olivia Riley
- The Wire Odyssey (2007) as Self
- Tapping the Wire (2007) as Self
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Trish Evans
- Cold Case (2003) as Toni Halstead
- The Killing Zone (2003) as Jennifer
- The Wire (2002) as Kima Greggs
- G (2002) as Shelly
- Shaft (2000) as Alice
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Lisa Carter
- Getting to Know You (1999) as Lynn
- Bringing Out the Dead (1999) as Kanita
- Slam (1998) as Lauren Bell
- Slam (1998) Screenplay
- Work (1997) as June
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sonja Sohn best known for?
Sonja Sohn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Will Trent (2023), Big George Foreman (2023), Godfather of Harlem (2019), The Chi (2018).
When and where was Sonja Sohn born?
Sonja Sohn was born on May 9, 1964 in Newport News, Virginia.
How many credits does Sonja Sohn have?
Sonja Sohn has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2023.
What is Sonja Sohn's background in cinema and television?
Sonja Sohn is an American actress and community activist born on May 9, 1964, in Newport News, Virginia. She has thirty-four known credits on her acting record. Sohn is best known for her television role as Detective Kima Greggs on the HBO drama The Wire. This role led to her work as the leader of the Baltimore communi...