
Helen Siff
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.
TV Shows(22)

Good Trouble
Older Woman

S.W.A.T.
Shirley

Mom
Nikki (voice)

Modern Family
Traveler

My Name Is Earl
Waitress

The Tracy Morgan Show
Jury Foreman

Scrubs
Patient

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Weinblatt's Mother

Strong Medicine

Will & Grace
Josie

Felicity
Food Service Employee

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")

Spin City
Woman on TV

Ellen
Sharon

Sister, Sister
Rose

Mad About You
Female Teacher

Doogie Howser, M.D.
Admitting Clerk

Married... with Children
Leona

Married... with Children
Leonna

Murder in Texas
Marian Timmons