Helen Siff
Acting
Biography
Helen Siff (June 2, 1937 – December 18, 2025) was an American character actress. She was known for roles in numerous films including The Karate Kid (1984), You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), and Hail, Caesar! (2016). She was born in Woodmere, New York, on June 2, 1937. She died from complications of surgery in Los Angeles on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88.
Filmography 38
Movies (17)
Hail, Caesar!2016Malibu Maid
The Wrong Roommate2016Margaret
The Christmas Gift2015Magaret
You Don't Mess with the Zohan2008Mrs. Skitzer
The Lost2006Jane Pye
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe1996Mrs. Mandelbaum
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold1994Shushing Lady
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One1992Lena Bowden
Earth Girls Are Easy1988Mamie
Big Top Pee-wee1988
For Keeps1988Landlady
Her Secret Life1987Secretary
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife1987
There Must Be a Pony1986Woman at Airport
Lots of Luck1985
The Karate Kid1984Cashier
White Dog1982Pound Operator
Shows (21)
Good Trouble2019Older Woman
S.W.A.T.2017Shirley
Mom2013Nikki (voice)
Modern Family2009Traveler
My Name Is Earl2005Waitress
The Tracy Morgan Show2003Jury Foreman
Scrubs2001Patient
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000Weinblatt's Mother
Strong Medicine2000
Felicity1998Food Service Employee
Will & Grace1998Josie
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction1997Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")
Spin City1996Woman on TV
Sister, Sister1994Rose
Ellen1994Sharon
Mad About You1992Female Teacher
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989Admitting Clerk
Married... with Children1987Leona
Murder in Texas1981Marian Timmons
Knots Landing1979Miss. Flider
Lou Grant1977Waitress