About

Known credits:
26
Birthday:
1958-09-08
Place of birth:
Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Website:
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Sonja Smits

Overview

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

Acting

2023 Better Days Actor Kate 59
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2021 Hidden Family Secrets Actor Joyce 58
Average
2021 Drifting Snow Actor Joanne 58
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2019 Heritage Minutes: D-Day Actor Narrator (voice) N/A
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2016 Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted Actor Glory Osbourne 59
Average
2012 Cybergeddon Actor Amanda Jocelyn 69
Fair
2006 One Way Actor Linda Birk 58
Average
2005 Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons Actor Mona Parsons N/A
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2004 A Different Loyalty Actor Fay Tolland 58
Average
2004 Siblings Actor Mom 59
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2003 How to Deal Actor 58
Average
2003 Owning Mahowny Actor Dana Selkirk 61
Fair
2002 The Eleventh Hour Actor 70
Good
2002 Odyssey 5 Actor 68
Fair
2001 Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows Actor Kay Thompson 70
Good
1999 Hidden Heroes Actor Narrator (voice) N/A
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1998 Dead Husbands Actor Sheila Feinstein 58
Average
1996 Traders Actor Sally Ross 70
Good
1994 TekWar: TekLords Actor Kate Cardigan 58
Average
1994 Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes Actor Carolyn Rogers 58
Average
1993 The Diviners Actor N/A
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1987 Street Legal Actor Carrington 'Carrie' Barr 69
Fair
1986 Loose Ends Actor Carla 58
Average
1985 Command 5 Actor Winslow N/A
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1983 Videodrome Actor Bianca O'Blivion 70
Good
1981 The Pit Actor Mrs. Lynde 58
Average