Sonja Smits
Acting • Born 1958-09-08
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
41 credits
Videodrome
Movie • 1983
Bianca O'Blivion
One Way
Movie • 2006
Linda Birk
Owning Mahowny
Movie • 2003
Dana Selkirk
The Diviners
Movie • 1993
The Pit
Movie • 1981
Mrs. Lynde
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
Movie • 2005
Mona Parsons
A Different Loyalty
Movie • 2004
Fay Tolland
Siblings
Movie • 2004
Mom
How to Deal
Movie • 2003
TekWar: TekLords
Movie • 1994
Kate Cardigan
Loose Ends
Movie • 1986
Carla
Better Days
Movie • 2023
Kate
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
Movie • 2019
Narrator (voice)
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
Movie • 1994
Carolyn Rogers
Dead Husbands
Movie • 1998
Sheila Feinstein
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
Movie • 2016
Glory Osbourne
Command 5
Movie • 1985
Winslow
Drifting Snow
Movie • 2021
Joanne
Hidden Family Secrets
Movie • 2021
Joyce
Hidden Heroes
Movie • 1999
Narrator (voice)
The Untold Story
Movie • 1999
Narrator
Star Trek: Section 31
Movie • 2025
Terran Proctor
War Brides
Movie • 1980
Lisa
That's My Baby!
Movie • 1984
Odyssey 5
TV • 2002
Cynthia Hodge
Traders
TV • 1996
Sally Ross
Street Legal
TV • 1987
Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
The Eleventh Hour
TV • 2002
The Outer Limits
TV • 1995
Dr. Anne Crain
Ransom
TV • 2017
Gwyneth Davenport
Cybergeddon
TV • 2012
Amanda Jocelyn
Pretty Hard Cases
TV • 2021
Judy Wazowski
The Hitchhiker
TV • 1983
Nina Russell
Save Me
TV • 2017
Gloriana
Mary Kills People
TV • 2017
Estelle
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
TV • 2001
Kay Thompson
Airwolf
TV • 1984
Alexandria Rostov
Ginny & Georgia
TV • 2021
Dena Beck
Diggstown
TV • 2019
Candace Wynn
Falcon Crest
TV • 1981
Lydia Boulanger
The Atwood Stories
TV • 2003
Mrs. Anderson