Sonja Smits
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
September 8, 1958Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
21Place of birth
Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/ryv2Bx75BnqetyCdPB2G9UATJy.jpg)
Cast credits
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Videodrome
Bianca O'Blivion![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xQYKqpN6fD7Dc7Vu8xnShHPKDwe.jpg)
Owning Mahowny
Dana Selkirk![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nEICGTQBO3qrBy36B7LcXdf4IM3.jpg)
The Pit
Mrs. Lynde![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/obu4OZkal5ba3qO4hhyGxwEojza.jpg)
A Different Loyalty
Fay Tolland![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/aBKXU8OcxQGoCtyidkDdQ3zbAMw.jpg)
Siblings
Mom![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6aqp68Lg9lrQ1vTL3KBrMJUg0cy.jpg)
TekWar: TekLords
Kate Cardigan![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1cJmiDpBgjdqUY02mfDAKMBM5YB.jpg)
One Way
Linda Birk![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5KFqRfLCTbvXS3ISvDyd44yLGYZ.jpg)
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
Carolyn Rogers![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2z7BJUl5ROdyXpjzPmZw2iHMpHf.jpg)
Dead Husbands
Sheila Feinstein![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wq9Vine2xE8SqqGwfTA1HzRvaWC.jpg)
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
Glory Osbourne![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3DFpVj2tby8WpSMH9TEk5cCZu7b.jpg)
Command 5
Winslow![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wN68mtAkUWUd8tUP11Roh6ED9bL.jpg)
Drifting Snow
Joanne![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5azzsxKDUCSQ9k7ymDjzHnCC0vV.jpg)
Hidden Family Secrets
Joyce![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/tDlzdC8zUuJlL5XOA8eHwjXnAem.jpg)
The Diviners
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5f5V7woyriEuodMuZ0bRjn9zk4b.jpg)
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
Mona Parsons![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/pD87iTm4MP7JNcxIUssAbpri8nF.jpg)
How to Deal
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Heritage Minutes: D-Day
Narrator (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ibtC35jGlk09O4dkE9mCCq6bNbj.jpg)
Loose Ends
Carla![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/q95gTa44allKyWoo2wRtF02TwmR.jpg)
Better Days
Kate![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/9KHUiIRHXkeU1rADBVCNslvQLbE.jpg)
Face to Face
Nina Russell