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    Sonja Smits

    1958-09-08 (66 years old) in Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada

    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

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    Better Days
    70 %|Nov 24, 2023
    Drama, Comedy
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    Hidden Family Secrets
    61 %|Oct 25, 2021
    Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
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    Drifting Snow
    55 %|Apr 27, 2021
    Drama
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    Heritage Minutes: D-Day
    0 %|May 30, 2019
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    Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
    66 %|Jun 26, 2016
    TV Movie, Mystery, Crime, Romance
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    One Way
    55.89 %|Oct 21, 2006
    Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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    A Different Loyalty
    47 %|Nov 12, 2004
    Thriller, Romance
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    Siblings
    54 %|Sep 14, 2004
    Comedy
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    How to Deal
    54.57 %|Jul 18, 2003
    Drama, Comedy, Romance
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    Owning Mahowny
    68 %|May 2, 2003
    Crime, Drama, Thriller
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    Hidden Heroes
    0 %|Oct 1, 1999
    Documentary
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    Untold Story
    0 %|Jan 1, 1999
    History
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    Dead Husbands
    47 %|Dec 2, 1998
    Comedy, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
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    TekWar: TekLords
    54 %|Feb 20, 1994
    Science Fiction
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    Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
    50 %|Jan 2, 1994
    Action, Crime, Mystery
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    The Diviners
    0 %|Jan 3, 1993
    TV Movie, Drama
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    Loose Ends
    30 %|Mar 5, 1986
    Comedy
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    Command 5
    0 %|Aug 5, 1985
    Action, TV Movie
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    Face to Face
    0 %|Apr 11, 1984
    Drama, Horror, TV Movie
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    Videodrome
    73 %|Feb 4, 1983
    Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
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    The Pit
    58 %|Oct 23, 1981
    Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy

    Series

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    Ginny & Georgia
    80.92 %|Feb 24, 2021
    Comedy, Drama
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    Pretty Hard Cases
    64 %|Feb 3, 2021
    Comedy, Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
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    Diggstown
    68 %|Mar 6, 2019
    Drama
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    Save Me
    0 %|Apr 10, 2017
    Comedy, Drama
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    Mary Kills People
    75.14 %|Jan 25, 2017
    Drama
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    Ransom
    65 %|Jan 1, 2017
    Crime, Drama
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    Cybergeddon
    65 %|Sep 25, 2012
    Crime
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    The Eleventh Hour
    48 %|Nov 26, 2002
    Drama
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    Odyssey 5
    65 %|Jun 21, 2002
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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    Traders
    80 %|Feb 1, 1996
    Drama
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    The Outer Limits
    77.49 %|Mar 26, 1995
    Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Street Legal
    70 %|Jan 6, 1987
    Drama
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    Airwolf
    75 %|Jan 22, 1984
    Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    The Hitchhiker
    61 %|Nov 1, 1983
    Drama, Crime
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    Falcon Crest
    56 %|Dec 4, 1981
    Soap, Drama