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.
Filmography
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Good Trouble
2019
S.W.A.T.
2017
Hail, Caesar!
2016
The Wrong Roommate
2016
The Christmas Gift
2015
Mom
2013
Modern Family
2009
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008
The Lost
2006
My Name Is Earl
2005
The Tracy Morgan Show
2003
Scrubs
2001
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Strong Medicine
2000
Felicity
1998
Will & Grace
1998
Spin City
1996
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
1996
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1994
Sister, Sister
1994
Ellen
1994
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992
Mad About You
1992
Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988
Big Top Pee-wee
1988
For Keeps
1988
Her Secret Life
1987
Married... with Children
1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
There Must Be a Pony
1986
Lots of Luck
1985
The Karate Kid
1984
White Dog
1982
Murder in Texas
1981
Knots Landing
1979
Lou Grant
1977