Helen Siff
Acting
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.
Born: January 1, 1937 · Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA
Filmography (31)
TV
Good Trouble
2019
Actor: Older Woman
TV
S.W.A.T.
2017
Actor: Shirley
Hail, Caesar!
2016
Actor: Malibu Maid
The Wrong Roommate
2016
Actor: Margaret
The Christmas Gift
2015
Actor: Magaret
TV
Mom
2013
Actor: Nikki (voice)
TV
Modern Family
2009
Actor: Traveler
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
Actor: Mrs. Skitzer
The Lost
2006
Actor: Jane Pye
TV
My Name Is Earl
2005
Actor: Waitress
TV
The Tracy Morgan Show
2003
Actor: Jury Foreman
TV
Scrubs
2001
Actor: Patient
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Actor: Weinblatt's Mother
TV
Strong Medicine
2000
Actor
TV
Felicity
1998
Actor: Food Service Emplo…
TV
Will & Grace
1998
Actor: Josie
TV
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
Actor: Mary Higgins (segm…
TV
Spin City
1996
Actor: Woman on TV
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
1996
Actor: Mrs. Mandelbaum
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1994
Actor: Shushing Lady
TV
Sister, Sister
1994
Actor: Rose
TV
Ellen
1994
Actor: Sharon
TV
Mad About You
1992
Actor: Female Teacher
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988
Actor: Mamie
Big Top Pee-wee
1988
Actor
For Keeps
1988
Actor: Landlady
TV
Married... with Children
1987
Actor: LeonaActor: Leonna
The Karate Kid
1984
Actor: Cashier
White Dog
1982
Actor: Pound Operator
TV
Knots Landing
1979
Actor: Miss. Flider
TV
Lou Grant
1977
Actor: Waitress