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Sonja Smits

ActorBorn September 8, 1958 (66 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Falcon Crest
  • Better Days
  • Rings of Saturn

Known For

  • Videodrome
  • Owning Mahowny
  • The Pit
  • How to Deal
  • One Way
  • Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
  • Traders
  • Dead Husbands
  • Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
  • The Diviners
  • Better Days
  • Siblings
  • Drifting Snow
  • A Mother's Lie
  • Cybergeddon
  • Command 5
  • That's My Baby!

Filmography

2025
Star Trek: Section 31 · as Terran Proctor
2025
Saint-Pierre (TV Series) · as Renata Nova
2023
2021
A Mother's Lie · as Joyce
2021
Drifting Snow · as Joanne
2021
Ginny & Georgia (TV Series) · as Dena Beck
2021
Pretty Hard Cases (TV Series) · as Judy Wazowski
2019
Diggstown (TV Series) · as Candace Wynn
2019
Hudson & Rex (TV Series) · as Karla Fulford
2017
American Gods (TV Series) · as Laura's Mother
2017
Mary Kills People (TV Series) · as Estelle
2017
Ransom (TV Series) · as Gwyneth Davenport
2016
2016
Flower Shop Mysteries (TV Series) · as Glory Osbourne
2014
The Best Laid Plans (TV Series) · as Prime Minister Diane Gagnon
2012
Cybergeddon (TV Series) · as Amanda Jocelyn
2012
Bill And Sons Towing (TV Series) · as Cast
2008
Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) · as Lady Belinda Carlye
2006
One Way · as Linda Birk
2006
Rent-A-Goalie (TV Series) · as Texas
2004
A Different Loyalty · as Fay Tolland
2004
Siblings · as Mom
2004
Rick Mercer Report (TV Series) · as Actress
2003
Owning Mahowny · as Dana Selkirk
2003
2002
2002
Odyssey 5 (TV Series) · as Cynthia Hodge
2002
Mom's on Strike · as First Lady
2001
2001
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (TV Series) · as Kay Thompson
1999
Hidden Heroes · as Narrator (voice)
1998
Dead Husbands · as Sheila Feinstein
1998
Made in Canada (TV Series) · as Angela Widstrom
1996
Traders (TV Series) · as Sally Ross
1995
The Outer Limits (1995) (TV Series) · as Dr. Anne Crain
1994
TekWar: TekLords · as Kate Cardigan
1994
TekWar · as Kate Cardigan
1994
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes · as Carolyn Rogers
1993
1991
Heritage Minutes (TV Series) · as Mona Parsons
1990
Counterstrike (TV Series) · as Julia Devane
1987
Street Legal (TV Series) · as Carrington 'carrie' Barr
1986
Loose Ends · as Carla
1985
Command 5 · as Winslow
1985
The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) · as Mary
1984
That's My Baby! · as Suzanne
1984
Airwolf (TV Series) · as Alexandria Rostov
1983
The Hitchhiker (TV Series) · as Nina Russell
1983
Danger Bay (TV Series) · as Cast
1983
Videodrome · as Bianca O'blivion
1981
Falcon Crest (TV Series) · as Lydia Boulanger
1981
The Fall Guy (TV Series) · as Jessica Beaumont
1981
The Pit · as Mrs. Lynde
1979
The Littlest Hobo (TV Series) · as Cast

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