Sonja Sohn

Sonja Denise Plack Williams, known professionally as Sonja Sohn, is an American actress, activist, and filmmaker. She was born on May 9, 1964, in Fort Benning, Georgia. Sohn gained recognition for her portrayal of Baltimore detective Kima Greggs in HBO's critically acclaimed drama series, The Wire (2002-2008). She also co-wrote and starred in the independent film Slam. Additionally, Sohn appeared as Samantha Baker in the ABC series Body of Proof. Her role in The Wire led to her involvement in the Baltimore community initiative, ReWired for Change. Before her acting career, Sohn was a slam poet and caught the attention of filmmaker Marc Levin, who offered her a role in Slam, where she also contributed to the film's script and wrote lyrics.