Sonja Smits
Age: N/A | From: Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
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Movie Involvements: 15
TV Involvements: 9
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Airwolf
(1984) Alexandria Rostov
Mary Kills People
(2017) Estelle
The Hitchhiker
(1983) Nina Russell
The Outer Limits
(1995) Dr. Anne Crain
Ransom
(2017) Gwyneth Davenport
Street Legal
(1987) Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
Traders
(1996) Sally Ross
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
(2001) Kay ThompsonActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kate | |
| 2021 | Joyce | |
| Joanne | ||
| Dena Beck | ||
| Judy Wazowski | ||
| 2019 | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2017 | Gloriana | |
| Estelle | ||
| Gwyneth Davenport | ||
| 2016 | Glory Osbourne | |
| 2012 | Amanda Jocelyn | |
| 2006 | Linda Birk | |
| 2005 | Mona Parsons | |
| 2004 | Mom | |
| Fay Tolland | ||
| 2003 | N/A | |
| Dana Selkirk | ||
| 2002 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| 2001 | Kay Thompson | |
| 1999 | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1998 | Sheila Feinstein | |
| 1996 | Sally Ross | |
| 1995 | Dr. Anne Crain | |
| 1994 | Kate Cardigan | |
| Carolyn Rogers | ||
| 1993 | N/A | |
| 1987 | Carrington 'Carrie' Barr | |
| 1986 | Carla | |
| 1985 | Winslow | |
| 1984 | Nina Russell | |
| Alexandria Rostov | ||
| 1983 | Nina Russell | |
| Bianca O'Blivion | ||
| 1981 | Mrs. Lynde | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
