Acting · geboren 1958-09-08 · Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada
Sonja Smits
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.
Bekannt aus
- Videodrome (1983) – Bianca O'Blivion
- Ginny & Georgia (2021) – Dena Beck
- Airwolf (1984) – Alexandria Rostov
- Star Trek: Sektion 31 (2025) – Terran Proctor
- Outer Limits - Die unbekannte Dimension (1995) – Dr. Anne Crain
- Owning Mahowny - Nichts geht mehr (2003) – Dana Selkirk
- How to Deal - Wer braucht schon Liebe? (2003)
- Die Grube des Grauens (1981) – Mrs. Lynde
- Ransom - Die Uhr läuft ab (2017) – Gwyneth Davenport
- Mary Kills People (2017) – Estelle
- One Way (2006) – Linda Birk
- Falcon Crest (1981) – Lydia Boulanger
- Blumenkrimi: Eine Hochzeit und ein Todesfall (2016) – Glory Osbourne
- Pretty Hard Cases (2021) – Judy Wazowski
- The Third Identity - Im Bann der Macht (2004) – Fay Tolland
- Odyssey 5 (2002) – Cynthia Hodge
- Der Hitchhiker (1983) – Nina Russell
- Siblings (2004) – Mom
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) – Kay Thompson
- TekWar: Die Fürsten des Todes (1994) – Kate Cardigan
- SisterS (2023) – Barbara
- Hidden Family Secrets (2021) – Joyce
- Die Waffen des Gesetzes (1987) – Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
- Cybergeddon (2012) – Amanda Jocelyn
- Dead Husbands - Bis dass der Tod uns scheidet (1998) – Sheila Feinstein
- The Eleventh Hour (2002)
- Diggstown (2019) – Candace Wynn
- Screwball Academy (1986) – Carla
- Spenser - Tod eines Sensationsreporters (1994) – Carolyn Rogers
- Command 5 (1985) – Winslow
- Drifting Snow (2021) – Joanne
- That's My Baby! (1984)
- Traders (1996) – Sally Ross
- Heritage Minutes (1991) – Mona Parsons
- The Diviners (1993)
- Better Days (2023) – Kate
- War Brides (1980) – Lisa
- The Atwood Stories (2003) – Mrs. Anderson
- Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons (2005) – Mona Parsons
- Heritage Minutes: D-Day (2019) – Narrator (voice)