Sonja Sohn
Known for
Sonja Sohn arrived at acting through spoken-word poetry, co-writing and starring in the slam-scene drama 'Slam' (1998). The Virginia native then landed the role that defined her: detective Kima Greggs, the moral compass of 'The Wire' (2002-2008). She stayed in Baltimore after the show ended, founding a community nonprofit and directing the HBO documentary 'Baltimore Rising' (2017). Later television includes 'Body of Proof' (2011-2013), 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2019) and 'The Chi'. Her work, on screen and off, keeps circling the same subject: American cities and the people holding them together.
Sonja Sohn
13 Movies
15 Series
Sonja Sohn arrived at acting through spoken-word poetry, co-writing and starring in the slam-scene drama 'Slam' (1998). The Virginia native then landed the role that defined her: detective Kima Greggs, the moral compass of 'The Wire' (2002-2008). She stayed in Baltimore after the show ended, founding a community nonprofit and directing the HBO documentary 'Baltimore Rising' (2017). Later television includes 'Body of Proof' (2011-2013), 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2019) and 'The Chi'. Her work, on screen and off, keeps circling the same subject: American cities and the people holding them together.
Movies
Plays Alice
Shaft
2000
Plays Nancy Foreman
Big George Foreman
2023
Plays Sarah
Step Up 2: The Streets
2008
Plays Kanita
Bringing Out the Dead
1999
Plays Shelly
G
2002
Plays Bonnie
Breakwater
2023
Plays Myra
High Flying Bird
2019
Plays Franny
The Missing Girl
2015
Plays Atlanta
Domain
2017
Plays June
Work
1997
Plays Lynn
Getting to Know You
1999
Writer
Plays Lauren Bell
Slam
1998
TV Shows
Plays Kima Greggs
The Wire
2002
Plays Amanda Wagner
Will Trent
2023
Plays Det. Samantha Baker
Body of Proof
2011
Plays Laverne Johnson
The Chi
2018
Plays Lenore
The Originals
2013
Plays Toni Halstead
Cold Case
2003
Plays Detective
Shut Eye
2016
Plays Olivia Riley
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Dr. Gabrielle Burnham
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Plays Trish Evans
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Captain Betty Audrey
Marvel's Luke Cage
2016
Plays Sonya Rucker
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Chairman Fisher
Incorporated
2016
Plays Nell
Godfather of Harlem
2019
Plays Marjorie Thompson
Interrogation
2020
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Full Filmography
Breakwater
Bonnie
2023
Film
Big George Foreman
Nancy Foreman
2023
Film
Will Trent
Amanda Wagner · 59 episodes
2023–
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
Dr. Gabrielle Burnham · 5 episodes
2019–2021
TV
Interrogation
Marjorie Thompson · 1 episode
2020
TV
Godfather of Harlem
Nell · 1 episode
2019
TV
High Flying Bird
Myra
2019
Film
The Chi
Laverne Johnson · 11 episodes
2018–
TV
Incorporated
Chairman Fisher · 2 episodes
2016–2017
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sonja Sohn and where are they from?
Sonja Sohn is 62 years old, born on May 9, 1964 in Newport News, Virginia.
What are the most famous roles of Sonja Sohn?
Sonja Sohn is best known for roles in Step Up 2: The Streets, Shaft, Bringing Out the Dead.
How many movies has Sonja Sohn been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Sonja Sohn has appeared in 13 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Sonja Sohn's first movie?
The career of Sonja Sohn began with Work (1997).
What is Sonja Sohn's most recent movie or series?
Sonja Sohn's most recent release is Breakwater, which premiered on December 22, 2023.
What TV shows has Sonja Sohn appeared in?
On television, Sonja Sohn has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Originals, The Wire, Star Trek: Discovery.
Sonja Sohn
1964-05-09 · Newport News, Virginia
Sonja Sohn is an American actress and community activist. She is best known for her role as Detective Kima Greggs on the hit HBO drama The Wire, which has led to her current work as the leader of the Baltimore community initiative ReWired for Change. She is currently starring as Detective Samantha Baker on the ABC drama series Body of Proof.Sonja Sohn, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.