
Helen Siff
Known for: Acting
Born: January 1, 1937
Died: December 18, 2025
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

Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
1996

White Dog
1982

There Must Be a Pony
1986

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987

The Wrong Roommate
2016

For Keeps
1988

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
1994

Modern Family
2009

Her Secret Life
1987

Will & Grace
1998

The Christmas Gift
2015

Mom
2013

The Lost
2006

Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000

Spin City
1996

Married... with Children
1987

The Tracy Morgan Show
2003

My Name Is Earl
2005

Felicity
1998

The Karate Kid
1984

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997

Strong Medicine
2000

Mad About You
1992

Big Top Pee-wee
1988

Ellen
1994

Knots Landing
1979

S.W.A.T.
2017

Hail, Caesar!
2016

Sister, Sister
1994

Earth Girls Are Easy
1988

Murder in Texas
1981

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992

Lots of Luck
1985

Lou Grant
1977

Good Trouble
2019

Scrubs
2001

Doogie Howser, M.D.
1989

You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2008