Sonja Sohn Bio | Wiki
Sonja Sohn ( Full Name: Sonja Denise Plack née Williams) is a preeminent American filmmaker, activist, and actress. She is best known for appearing in the HBO drama The Wire (2002–2008) as Baltimore detective Kima Greggs.
Furthermore, Sonja is also known for appearing as Samantha Baker in the ABC series Body of Proof and having starred in the independent film Slam, which she co-wrote. Moreover, Sonja’s role in The Wire led to her work as the leader of ReWired for Change, a Baltimore community initiative.
Sonja Sohn Age
She was born on May 9, 1964, in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Sonja is 58 years old.
Sonja Sohn Height
She is a woman of average stature. Sonja stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx 1.65m).
Sonja Sohn Family | Parents | Mother
She was born to Sohn and a loving father in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Sonja’s father was Black. On the other hand, Sohn was Korean. They met when her father was stationed in South Korea after the Korean War. Sohn is Sonja’s mother’s maiden name which she changed because her father disapproved of her becoming an actress. Besides, she has a sibling brother named Wendell Pearce. He is an American actor by profession.
Sonja Sohn Husband
She is currently divorced. Sonja had previously married didgeridoo player Adam Plack in 2003. She has two daughters born in 1990 and 1986. They are known as Sophia Wang and Sakira Wang. Sonja and Adam are divorced as of 2019.
Sonja Sohn Daughters
She is a proud mother of two appealing daughters born in 1990 and 1986. Sonja’s daughters are known as Sophia Wang and Sakira Wang. Sophia Wang is also an actress known for Dulzura (2010), Judgement (2017), and The Wire (2002).
Sonja Sohn Education
She went to Warwick High School. While there, Sonja was a cheerleader and was voted most school-spirited and most popular. Later, she matriculated at Brooklyn College and studied English which led to her writing poetry.
Sonja Sohn The Wire
She portrayed a series regular role of Detective Shakima ‘Kima’ Greggs from 2002 to 2008 on the American crime drama television series The Wire. On June 2, 2002, the series debuted and concluded on March 9, 2008. Furthermore, The Wire stars an ensemble cast including Isiah Whitlock Jr., Michelle Paress, Michael Kostroff, Tristan Wilds, Jermaine Crawford, Neal Huff, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Tom McCarthy, Clark Johnson, Glynn Turman, Jamie Hector, Chad L. Coleman, Reg E. Cathey, Corey Parker Robinson, Michael K. Williams, J. D. Williams, Domenick Lombardozzi, Seth Gilliam, Robert Wisdom, Jim True-Frost, Aidan Gillen, Amy Ryan, Clarke Peters, Paul Ben-Victor, Chris Bauer, Andre Royo, Lance Reddick, Wendell Pierce, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wood Harris, Larry Gilliard Jr., Frankie Faison, Idris Elba, John Doman, and Dominic West.
Sonja Sohn The Chi
She currently portrays the role of Laverne Johnson on The Chi since 2018. On January 7, 2018, the American drama television series debuted on Showtime. Furthermore, The Chi stars an ensemble cast including Hannaha Hall, Zaria Imani Primer, Antonyah Aleen, Carolyn Michelle Smith, L’Ierret Jazelle, Nia Jervier, Joel Steingold, Jude’a Brown, Genesis Denise Hale, Iman Shumpert, Jason Weaver, Rolando Boyce, Tai Davis, Miriam A. Hyman, Tyla Abercrombie, Curtiss Cook, Luke James, Birgundi Baker, Michael V. Epps, Shamon Brown Jr., Barton Fitzpatrick, Armando Riesco, Yolonda Ross, Tiffany Boone, Alex Hibbert, Jacob Latimore, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, and Jason Mitchell. Lena Waithe created the drama tv series.
Sonja Sohn The Originals
It was announced on May 330, 2014, that she would be joining season 2 of The Originals, in a recurring role as Esther Mikaelson, the witch Lenore. Sonja portrayed the recurring role for eight episodes from 2014 to 2015. On October 3, 2013, the American fantasy supernatural drama television series started airing on The CW. Furthermore, The Originals stars an ensemble cast including Steven Krueger, Danielle Rose Russell, Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood, Danielle Campbell, Leah Pipes, Daniella Pineda, Charles Michael Davis, Phoebe Tonkin, Claire Holt, Daniel Gillies, and Joseph Morgan.
Sonja Sohn Burn Notice
She portrayed the recurring role of Agent Olivia Riley for five episodes of Burn Notice in 2012. From June 28, 2007, to September 12, 2013, the American espionage television series aired on the USA Network for a total of seven seasons. Furthermore, Burn Notice stars an ensemble cast including Coby Bell, Sharon Gless, Bruce Campbell, Gabrielle Anwar, and Jeffrey Donovan.
Sonja Sohn Documentary
She made her directorial debut with the 2017 HBO documentary Baltimore Rising. The documentary chronicles the 2015 Baltimore protests as well as community organizing that arose in response to police violence. On November 20, 2017, it debuted on HBO. Furthermore, Sonja directed The Slow Hustle in the year 2021. Additionally, it is a documentary about the death of Baltimore Homicide Detective Sean Suiter.
Sonja Sohn Movies And TV Shows
Filmography
Film
- Work (1996) as June
- Slam (1998) as Lauren Bell
- Getting to Know You (1999) as Lynn
- Bringing Out the Dead (1999) as Kanita
- SHaft (2000) as Alice
- Perfume (2001) as Dandy
- G (2002) as Shelly
- The Killing Zone (2003) as Jennifer
- Step Up 2: The Streets as Sarah (2008)
- The Wire: The Musical (2012) as Detective Shakima ‘Kima’ Greggs
- The Missing Girl (2015) as Franny
- Domain (2017) as Atlanta
- High Flying Bird (2019) as Myra
Television
- The Wire (2002-2008) as Detective Shakima ‘Kima’ Greggs
- Cold Case (2006-2007) as Toni Halstead
- Brothers & Sisters (2008-2009) as Trish Evans
- The Good Evans (2010-2013) as Sonya Rucker
- Will Trent (2023-present) as Amanda Wagner
- Interrogation (2020) as Marjorie Thompson
- Utopia (2020) as Agent Katherine Milner
- Star Trek: Discovery (2019-present) as Dr. Gabrielle Burnham
Sonja Sohn Net Worth
Having been working as an actress, activist, and filmmaker for a total experience of nearly three decades now, she has managed to garner good affluence in her career thus far. Online resources estimate Sonja’s net worth to be $25,552,225.
Is Sonja Sohn Married
She is presently not married. Sonja was however previously married to her ex-husband, Adam Plack, a didgeridoo player
Where Is Sonja Sohn From
She is a 58-year-old who originates from Fort Benning, Georgia, United States.