Sonja Smits
Biography
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.
Movies 25
Videodrome
as Bianca O'Blivion
1983
Star Trek: Section 31
as Terran Proctor
2025
Owning Mahowny
as Dana Selkirk
2003
One Way
as Linda Birk
2006
How to Deal
2003
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
as Glory Osbourne
2016
TekWar: TekLords
as Kate Cardigan
1994
A Different Loyalty
as Fay Tolland
2004
The Pit
as Mrs. Lynde
1981
I Come Home
2026
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
as Narrator (voice)
2019
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
as Carolyn Rogers
1994
Dead Husbands
as Sheila Feinstein
1998
Drifting Snow
as Joanne
2021
Hidden Family Secrets
as Joyce
2021
War Brides
as Lisa
1980
The Diviners
1993
Siblings
as Mom
2004
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
as Mona Parsons
2005
Command 5
as Winslow
1985
That's My Baby!
1984
The Untold Story
as Narrator
1999
Loose Ends
as Carla
1986
Better Days
as Kate
2023
Hidden Heroes
as Narrator (voice)
1999TV Shows 20
Falcon Crest
as Lydia Boulanger
1981
Airwolf
as Alexandria Rostov
1984
The Outer Limits
as Dr. Anne Crain
1995
The Hitchhiker
as Nina Russell
1983
Ginny & Georgia
as Dena Beck
2021
Ransom
as Gwyneth Davenport
2017
Street Legal
as Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
1987
Traders
as Sally Ross
1996
Heritage Minutes
as Mona Parsons
1991
Heritage Minutes
as Narrator
1991
Pretty Hard Cases
as Judy Wazowski
2021
Mary Kills People
as Estelle
2017
Diggstown
as Candace Wynn
2019
Odyssey 5
as Cynthia Hodge
2002
Cybergeddon
as Amanda Jocelyn
2012
The Eleventh Hour
2002
SisterS
as Barbara
2023
Save Me
as Gloriana
2017
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
as Kay Thompson
2001
The Atwood Stories
as Mrs. Anderson
2003