Acting
Sonja Smits
Born Sep 8, 1958 · Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Sonja Smits (born September 8, 1958) 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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Acting
I Come Home
2026
Star Trek: Section 31
2025
Science Fiction · Adventure · Action
Better Days
2023
Drama · Comedy
SisterS
2023
Drama · Comedy
Hidden Family Secrets
2021
Drama · Thriller · TV Movie
Drifting Snow
2021
Drama
Ginny & Georgia
2021
Comedy · Drama
Pretty Hard Cases
2021
Comedy · Action & Adventure · Crime
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
2019
Drama · History
Diggstown
2019
Drama
Save Me
2017
Comedy · Drama
Mary Kills People
2017
Drama
Ransom
2017
Crime · Drama
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
2016
TV Movie · Mystery · Crime
Cybergeddon
2012
Crime
One Way
2006
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
2005
A Different Loyalty
2004
Thriller · Romance
Siblings
2004
Comedy
How to Deal
2003
Drama · Comedy · Romance
Owning Mahowny
2003
Crime · Drama · Thriller
The Atwood Stories
2003
Drama
The Eleventh Hour
2002
Drama
Odyssey 5
2002
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001
Drama
The Untold Story
1999
History · Documentary · Drama
Dead Husbands
1998
Comedy · Mystery · Thriller
Traders
1996
Drama
The Outer Limits
1995
Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TekWar: TekLords
1994
Science Fiction
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
1994
TV Movie · Drama · Crime
The Diviners
1993
TV Movie · Drama
Heritage Minutes
1991
Documentary
Street Legal
1987
Drama
Loose Ends
1986
Comedy
Command 5
1985
Action · TV Movie
That's My Baby!
1984
Comedy
Airwolf
1984
Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Hitchhiker
1983
Drama · Crime
Videodrome
1983
Horror · Science Fiction · Mystery
Falcon Crest
1981
Soap · Drama · Family
The Pit
1981
Horror · Comedy
War Brides
1980
Drama