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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
There Must Be a Pony
as Woman at Airport
1986
White Dog
as Pound Operator
1982
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as Lena Bowden
1992
For Keeps
as Landlady
1988
Hail, Caesar!
as Malibu Maid
2016
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Mrs. Skitzer
2008
The Lost
as Jane Pye
2006
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
as Mrs. Mandelbaum
1996
The Karate Kid
as Cashier
1984
Big Top Pee-wee
1988
Earth Girls Are Easy
as Mamie
1988
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
as Shushing Lady
1994
The Christmas Gift
as Magaret
2015
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
Her Secret Life
as Secretary
1987
Lots of Luck
1985
The Wrong Roommate
as Margaret
2016
TV Appearances
Modern Family
as Traveler
2009
Will & Grace
as Josie
1998
Mom
as Nikki (voice)
2013
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Weinblatt's Mother
2000
Spin City
as Woman on TV
1996
Married... with Children
as Leona
1987
The Tracy Morgan Show
as Jury Foreman
2003
My Name Is Earl
as Waitress
2005
Felicity
as Food Service Employee
1998
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")
1997
Strong Medicine
2000
Mad About You
as Female Teacher
1992