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Sonja Smits

Acting
Known For

66 Years Old

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.

Born

Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada on 8th September 1958

All Credits

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Ginny & Georgia
Dena Beck
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Pretty Hard Cases
Judy Wazowski
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Mary Kills People
Estelle
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Traders
Sally Ross
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Falcon Crest
Lydia Boulanger
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Ransom
Gwyneth Davenport
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Airwolf
Alexandria Rostov
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Diggstown
Candace Wynn
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Odyssey 5
Cynthia Hodge
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Street Legal
Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
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The Outer Limits
Dr. Anne Crain
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The Eleventh Hour
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Cybergeddon
Amanda Jocelyn
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The Hitchhiker
Nina Russell
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Star Trek: Section 31
Terran Proctor
Save Me Image
Save Me
Gloriana
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Videodrome
Bianca O'Blivion
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A Different Loyalty
Fay Tolland
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Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
Kay Thompson
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Owning Mahowny
Dana Selkirk
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How to Deal
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The Diviners
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One Way
Linda Birk
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Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
Glory Osbourne
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The Pit
Mrs. Lynde
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Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
Carolyn Rogers
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Dead Husbands
Sheila Feinstein
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Loose Ends
Carla
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Hidden Family Secrets
Joyce
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TekWar: TekLords
Kate Cardigan
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Siblings
Mom
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Drifting Snow
Joanne
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Command 5
Winslow
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The Untold Story
Narrator
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War Brides
Lisa
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Better Days
Kate
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Heritage Minutes: D-Day
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Hidden Heroes
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Face to Face
Nina Russell
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Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
Mona Parsons