Helen Siff

Known for

Acting

Born

January 1, 1937

Birthplace

Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA

Died

December 18, 2025 (aged 88)

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.

Best known work

The Karate Kid

1984

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008

Hail, Caesar!

2016

Modern Family

2009

S.W.A.T.

2017

Married... with Children

1987

My Name Is Earl

2005

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000

Mom

2013

Will & Grace

1998

Filmography

2019
Good TroubleTV
as Older Woman (1 episode)
2017
S.W.A.T.TV
as Shirley (1 episode)
2016
Hail, Caesar!
as Malibu Maid
2016
The Wrong Roommate
as Margaret
2015
The Christmas Gift
as Magaret
2013
MomTV
as Nikki (voice) (1 episode)
2009
Modern FamilyTV
as Traveler (1 episode)
2008
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Mrs. Skitzer
2006
The Lost
as Jane Pye
2005
My Name Is EarlTV
as Waitress (1 episode)
2003
The Tracy Morgan ShowTV
as Jury Foreman (1 episode)
2001
ScrubsTV
as Patient (1 episode)
2000
Curb Your EnthusiasmTV
as Weinblatt's Mother (1 episode)
2000
Strong MedicineTV
1998
FelicityTV
as Food Service Employee (1 episode)
1998
Will & GraceTV
as Josie (1 episode)
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionTV
as Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game") (1 episode)
1996
Spin CityTV
as Woman on TV (1 episode)
1996
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
as Mrs. Mandelbaum
1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
as Shushing Lady
1994
Sister, SisterTV
as Rose (1 episode)
1994
EllenTV
as Sharon (1 episode)
1992
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Lena Bowden
1992
Mad About YouTV
as Female Teacher (1 episode)
1989
Doogie Howser, M.D.TV
as Admitting Clerk (1 episode)