Sonja Sohn

Biography

Sonja Denise Plack, known professionally as Sonja Sohn, was born on May 9, 1964, in the United States. She is an accomplished actress, filmmaker, and activist, recognized for her role as Baltimore detective Kima Greggs in the acclaimed HBO series The Wire, which aired from 2002 to 2008. Sohn gained further prominence for her performance in the 1998 independent film Slam, which she co-wrote. Additionally, she appeared as Samantha Baker in the ABC series Body of Proof. Beyond her acting career, Sohn is the founder and CEO of reWIRED for Change, a Baltimore-based outreach program dedicated to the rehabilitation of at-risk youth who have engaged in criminal behavior. Through her work in both film and community service, she has made significant contributions to the arts and social justice.