Helen Siff
Acting·January 1, 1937·† December 18, 2025 — 88 years old·Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA
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.
Known For
The Karate Kid
1984·7.2
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008·5.7
Hail, Caesar!
2016·5.9
Modern Family
2009·7.9
S.W.A.T.
2017·8.0
Married... with Children
1987·7.7
My Name Is Earl
2005·7.6
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000·8.0
Mom
2013·7.3
Will & Grace
1998·6.9
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988·5.6
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1994·5.3
Filmography · 38
2019Good TroubleTVOlder Woman2017S.W.A.T.TVShirley2016Hail, Caesar!Malibu Maid2016The Wrong RoommateMargaret2015The Christmas GiftMagaret2013MomTVNikki (voice)2009Modern FamilyTVTraveler2008You Don't Mess with the ZohanMrs. Skitzer2006The LostJane Pye2005My Name Is EarlTVWaitress2003The Tracy Morgan ShowTVJury Foreman2001ScrubsTVPatient2000Curb Your EnthusiasmTVWeinblatt's Mother2000Strong MedicineTV1998FelicityTVFood Service Employee1998Will & GraceTVJosie1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionTVMary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")1996Spin CityTVWoman on TV1996Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the UniverseMrs. Mandelbaum1994City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's GoldShushing Lady1994Sister, SisterTVRose1994EllenTVSharon1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of OneLena Bowden1992Mad About YouTVFemale Teacher1989Doogie Howser, M.D.TVAdmitting Clerk1988Earth Girls Are EasyMamie1988Big Top Pee-wee1988For KeepsLandlady1987Her Secret LifeSecretary1987Married... with ChildrenTVLeona · Leonna1987Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife1986There Must Be a PonyWoman at Airport1985Lots of Luck1984The Karate KidCashier1982White DogPound Operator1981Murder in TexasTVMarian Timmons1979Knots LandingTVMiss. Flider1977Lou GrantTVWaitress