Cast & creator
Sonja Smits
Best known for The Outer Limits, Falcon Crest, Airwolf
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.
Also known as: ソニヤ・スミッツ
25
film credits
20
television credits
45
1980–2026 · acting roles
6.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (45)
Showing 45 of 45 credits
The Outer Limits
Dr. Anne Crain
1995
Falcon Crest
Lydia Boulanger
1981
Airwolf
Alexandria Rostov
1984
The Hitchhiker
Nina Russell
1983
Heritage Minutes
Mona Parsons
1991Heritage Minutes
Narrator
1991
Ginny & Georgia
Dena Beck
2021
Ransom
Gwyneth Davenport
2017
Street Legal
Carrington 'Carrie' Barr
1987
Mary Kills People
Estelle
2017
Traders
Sally Ross
1996
Pretty Hard Cases
Judy Wazowski
2021
Diggstown
Candace Wynn
2019
Odyssey 5
Cynthia Hodge
2002
SisterS
Barbara
2023
The Eleventh Hour
2002
Videodrome
Bianca O'Blivion
1983
Star Trek: Section 31
Terran Proctor
2025
Save Me
Gloriana
2017
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
Kay Thompson
2001
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
Glory Osbourne
2016
Owning Mahowny
Dana Selkirk
2003
Cybergeddon
Amanda Jocelyn
2012
The Atwood Stories
Mrs. Anderson
2003
How to Deal
2003
A Different Loyalty
Fay Tolland
2004
One Way
Linda Birk
2006
The Diviners
1993
The Pit
Mrs. Lynde
1981
Command 5
Winslow
1985
TekWar: TekLords
Kate Cardigan
1994
Hidden Family Secrets
Joyce
2021
That's My Baby!
1984
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
Carolyn Rogers
1994
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
Narrator (voice)
2019
War Brides
Lisa
1980
Drifting Snow
Joanne
2021
Siblings
Mom
2004
Dead Husbands
Sheila Feinstein
1998
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
Mona Parsons
2005
Better Days
Kate
2023
Loose Ends
Carla
1986
I Come Home
2026
The Untold Story
Narrator
1999Hidden Heroes
Narrator (voice)
1999