
Sonja Smits
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.
43 acting credits
Acting · 43

Falcon Crest
1981

Airwolf
1984

The Outer Limits
1995

Ginny & Georgia
2021

The Hitchhiker
1983

Ransom
2017

Street Legal
1987

Traders
1996

Pretty Hard Cases
2021

Diggstown
2019

Mary Kills People
2017

Odyssey 5
2002

SisterS
2023

The Eleventh Hour
2002

Save Me
2017

Videodrome
1983

Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2001

Star Trek: Section 31
2025

Cybergeddon
2012

Owning Mahowny
2003

Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
2016

How to Deal
2003

The Pit
1981

A Different Loyalty
2004

The Atwood Stories
2003

One Way
2006

Loose Ends
1986

Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
1994

Command 5
1985

I Come Home
2026

War Brides
1980

Hidden Family Secrets
2021
Siblings
2004

The Untold Story
1999

TekWar: TekLords
1994

Dead Husbands
1998

The Diviners
1993

Heritage Minutes: D-Day
2019

That's My Baby!
1984

Better Days
2023

Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
2005
Hidden Heroes
1999

Drifting Snow
2021