Portrait of Sonja Smits

Sonja Smits

Acting

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.

Born: September 8, 1958

Place of Birth: Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

2025
Star Trek: Section 31

as Terran Proctor

2023
2021
Drifting Snow

as Joanne

2021
Ginny & Georgia

as Dena Beck

2021
Pretty Hard Cases

as Judy Wazowski

2019
Heritage Minutes: D-Day

as Narrator (voice)

2019
Diggstown

as Candace Wynn

2017
Save Me

as Gloriana

2017
2017
Ransom

as Gwyneth Davenport

2012
Cybergeddon

as Amanda Jocelyn

2006
One Way

as Linda Birk

2004
A Different Loyalty

as Fay Tolland

2004
Siblings

as Mom

2003
Owning Mahowny

as Dana Selkirk

2002
Odyssey 5

as Cynthia Hodge

1999
The Untold Story

as Narrator

1998
Dead Husbands

as Sheila Feinstein

1996
Traders

as Sally Ross

1995
The Outer Limits

as Dr. Anne Crain

1994
TekWar: TekLords

as Kate Cardigan

1994
1987
Street Legal

as Carrington 'Carrie' Barr

1986
Loose Ends

as Carla

1985
Command 5

as Winslow

1984
Airwolf

as Alexandria Rostov

1983
The Hitchhiker

as Nina Russell

1983
Videodrome

as Bianca O'Blivion

1981
Falcon Crest

as Lydia Boulanger

1981
The Pit

as Mrs. Lynde

1980
War Brides

as Lisa