Sonja Smits
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Falcon Crest
Lydia Boulanger
1981
Series
Airwolf
Alexandria Rostov
1984
Series
The Outer Limits
Dr. Anne Crain
1995
Series
Ginny & Georgia
Dena Beck
2021
Series
The Hitchhiker
Nina Russell
1983
Series
Ransom
Gwyneth Davenport
2017
Series
Heritage Minutes
Mona Parsons
1991
Series
Heritage Minutes
Narrator
1991
Series
Street Legal
Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
1987
Series
Diggstown
Candace Wynn
2019
Series
Traders
Sally Ross
1996
Series
Mary Kills People
Estelle
2017
Series
Pretty Hard Cases
Judy Wazowski
2021
Film
Videodrome
Bianca O'Blivion
1983
Film
Star Trek: Section 31
Terran Proctor
2025
Series
SisterS
Barbara
2023
Series
The Eleventh Hour
2002
Series
Odyssey 5
Cynthia Hodge
2002
Series
Save Me
Gloriana
2017
Series
Cybergeddon
Amanda Jocelyn
2012
Film
Owning Mahowny
Dana Selkirk
2003
Film
How to Deal
2003
Series
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
Kay Thompson
2001
Film
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
Glory Osbourne
2016
Film
The Pit
Mrs. Lynde
1981
Film
One Way
Linda Birk
2006
Series
The Atwood Stories
Mrs. Anderson
2003
Film
A Different Loyalty
Fay Tolland
2004
Film
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
Mona Parsons
2005
Film
Better Days
Kate
2023
Film
TekWar: TekLords
Kate Cardigan
1994
Film
The Diviners
1993
Film
Drifting Snow
Joanne
2021
Film
Hidden Family Secrets
Joyce
2021
Film
War Brides
Lisa
1980
Film
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
Carolyn Rogers
1994
Film
The Untold Story
Narrator
1999
Film
Loose Ends
Carla
1986
Film
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
Narrator (voice)
2019
Film
I Come Home
2026
Film
Command 5
Winslow
1985
Film
Siblings
Mom
2004
Film
That's My Baby!
1984
Film
Dead Husbands
Sheila Feinstein
1998
Hidden Heroes
Narrator (voice)
1999