Helen Siff
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 titles)
7.4ShowGood Trouble
Older Woman · 2019
8.0ShowS.W.A.T.
Shirley · 2017
5.9MovieHail, Caesar!
Malibu Maid · 2016
5.1MovieThe Wrong Roommate
Margaret · 2016
5.3MovieThe Christmas Gift
Magaret · 2015
7.3ShowMom
Nikki (voice) · 2013
7.9ShowModern Family
Traveler · 2009
5.7MovieYou Don't Mess with the Zohan
Mrs. Skitzer · 2008
5.4MovieThe Lost
Jane Pye · 2006
7.6ShowMy Name Is Earl
Waitress · 2005
10.0ShowThe Tracy Morgan Show
Jury Foreman · 2003
8.1ShowScrubs
Patient · 2001
8.0ShowCurb Your Enthusiasm
Weinblatt's Mother · 2000
7.4ShowStrong Medicine
2000
6.6ShowFelicity
Food Service Employee · 1998
6.9ShowWill & Grace
Josie · 1998
7.2ShowBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game") · 1997
7.0ShowSpin City
Woman on TV · 1996
6.4MovieJosh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
Mrs. Mandelbaum · 1996
5.3MovieCity Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Shushing Lady · 1994
7.1ShowSister, Sister
Rose · 1994
6.1ShowEllen
Sharon · 1994
4.0MovieFrom the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Lena Bowden · 1992
6.7ShowMad About You
Female Teacher · 1992
6.5ShowDoogie Howser, M.D.
Admitting Clerk · 1989
5.6MovieEarth Girls Are Easy
Mamie · 1988
5.0MovieBig Top Pee-wee
1988
6.5MovieFor Keeps
Landlady · 1988
5.8MovieHer Secret Life
Secretary · 1987
7.7ShowMarried... with Children
Leona · 1987