Sonja Bennett Biography: Awards, Net Worth, Ex-Husband, Movies, Ethnicity, Height, Age

Sonja Bennett, is a Canadian actress, screenwriter, producer, playwright, and director.

She is best known for her work in Punch, Preggoland, Godiva’s, Cold Squad, Letterkenny, Family Law, and Hudson & Rex.

She is recognized for her successful career both in front of and behind the camera, earning acclaim as an award-winning actress and television writer.

Sonja Bennett
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Name:	Sonja Bennett
Born:	August 24, 1980 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	White Canadian
Height:	5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Guy Bennett, Anna Hart
Spouse:	Stephen Lobo (m. 2013–div. 2019)
Children:	2
Occupation:	Actress, Screenwriter, Producer, Playwright, Director
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Sonja Bennett was born on August 24, 1980, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Sonja was raised primarily by her mother, Anna Hart, after her parents separated. Her father, Guy Bennett, is a filmmaker and screenwriter who later directed her feature film debut.

There are no details about her siblings. She graduated from Garibaldi Secondary School in Maple Ridge before attending the University of British Columbia on an academic scholarship for two years.

She later completed her acting training at Studio 58 at Langara College in Vancouver. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Sonja Bennett made her feature film debut in Punch (2002), directed by her father, Guy Bennett.

Her lead performance earned her the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film, immediately establishing her as one of Canada’s promising actresses.

She went on to appear in acclaimed films including Fido, Young People Fucking, Control Alt Delete, Cole, Donovan’s Echo, Where the Truth Lies, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes, while also building a strong television career with roles in Cold Squad, Godiva’s, Battlestar Galactica, Mistresses, Supernatural, and Ghost Wars.

In 2014, Bennett expanded her career by writing and starring in the comedy Preggoland, which received critical acclaim and won several screenplay and audience awards at international film festivals.

She subsequently became a highly respected television writer, contributing to hit series including Kim’s Convenience, Letterkenny, Hudson & Rex, and Family Law, earning multiple Leo Awards and Writers Guild of Canada Award nominations.

Alongside acting and writing, she has also worked as a producer, playwright, and director, making her one of Canada’s most accomplished multi-disciplinary entertainment professionals.

Awards and Nominations

• Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award – Best Actress in a Canadian Film – Winner (Punch)
• Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award – Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian Film – Winner (Young People Fucking)
• Women in Film and Television Vancouver Artistic Merit Award – Special Citation – Winner
• Leo Awards – Multiple wins for Best Screenwriting (Letterkenny, Family Law)
• Writers Guild of Canada Awards – Multiple nominations for television writing.

Personal Life

Sonja Bennett, 45 years old, is currently single. Her past relationship includes actor Stephen Lobo, whom she married in 2013 before their divorce in 2019. They have two children.

She stands approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. Outside acting and writing, Bennett enjoys playwriting, filmmaking, mentoring emerging writers, and developing original television and film projects.

Net Worth

Sonja Bennett has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. Her income is primarily generated through acting, screenwriting, television production, directing, and playwriting.

She has also earned substantial recognition as a writer for successful Canadian television series such as Letterkenny, Kim’s Convenience, and Family Law, further strengthening both her professional reputation and financial success.

Filmography

Films

• Punch (2002)
• My Life Without Me (2003)
• Where the Truth Lies (2005)
• The Fog (2005)
• Fido (2006)
• Catch and Release (2007)
• Young People Fucking (2007)
• Control Alt Delete (2008)
• Cole (2009)
• Donovan’s Echo (2011)
• Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
• Preggoland (2014)
• Kayak to Klemtu (2017)

Television

• Cold Squad
• Godiva’s
• Battlestar Galactica
• Traveler
• Blade: The Series
• Stargate Atlantis
• Psych
• Supernatural
• Ghost Wars
• Mistresses
• Family Law
• Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
• Allegiance

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